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The Belgian newspaper Gazet van Antwerpen published an article with testimonials of Nyrstar shareholders and the legal battle they have waged for the past seven years. Seven years ago this week, Nyrstar shares became worthless overnight, and thousands of minority shareholders were left empty-handed. Seven years of court proceedings and uncertainty followed. Today, the ground beneath this dossier has shifted, and it has shifted substantially, maybe even decisively. The article

Anyone who wants a clear, no-nonsense primer on what has recently happened in the Antwerp’ criminal proceedings involving Nyrstar should read a piece published by Discovery Alert, an Australian mining-news outlet with no obvious stake in the outcome. Their article, "Nyrstar Forgery Investigation in Antwerp: What Investors Should Know", does a rather good job of laying out, briefly and in plain language, the state of the legal proceedings and the weight of the three allegation

Nyrstar Collective seeks appointment of a provisional administrator to break Trafigura's grip on the board of directors Brussels, 26 June 2026 – The minority shareholders of Nyrstar NV, united in Nyrstar Collective and together holding 15% of the shares, today filed a new petition with the Enterprise Court of Turnhout. They are requesting the appointment of a provisional administrator to safeguard the interests of the company. In 2019, virtually all operational assets of the

Nyrstar NV withdrew a planned vote to dissolve the company from the agenda of its June 30 Annual General Meeting (AGM), a reversal the company says was prompted by a letter from Urion Investments, a Trafigura group company. In this very letter to the board of Nyrstar, Trafigura stated it would abstain from voting on the proposal to dissolve the company. This communication failed to address what appears to be the real reason behind Trafigura’s intervention and the board’s abru

Just weeks before Nyrstar shareholders are scheduled to vote on the proposed discontinuation of the company, Nyrstar has been formally designated as a criminal suspect in the ongoing investigation into the controversial 2019 restructuring. Combined with a new intervention by Belgium’s financial regulator, the FSMA, this development could have significant implications for the upcoming General Assembly and the ongoing efforts by minority shareholders united through Nyrstar Coll

Nyrstar Zinc processing plant The True Cost of a Convenient Partner When governments or corporations need to move vast quantities of commodities quickly, few firms can match Trafigura’s global reach. The Washington Post recently reported that the U.S. administration selected Trafigura to execute Venezuelan oil sales because of its logistics network, financial capacity and speed of execution. But the article also highlights a deeper tension: Trafigura’s strength is repeatedly

A new day, a new scandal. Commodity trading giants Vitol and Trafigura are now under investigation for fraud in Bolivia. This time, the accusations involve the smuggling of poor quality gasoline that is reportedly damaging vehicles across the country. This case does not stand alone. It adds to a growing list of controversies involving Trafigura in recent years. In Belgium a criminal investigation into the transfer of assets from zinc smelter Nyrstar to Trafigura is still ongo

Korea Zinc's ambitious $6.6 billion plan to build cutting-edge smelting infrastructure in the United States represents exactly the kind of investment Washington seeks. The strategy is clear: extract critical minerals domestically, reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains, and secure Tennessee's zinc operations as the foundation for American mineral independence. On paper, it's a win-win. In reality, it may be built on contested legal ground. A Foundation Built on Disputed Own

After acquiring Nyrstar’s U.S. assets from Trafigura, Korea Zinc is planning to invest $6.6 billion in building a state-of-the-art smelter allowing it to extract critical minerals. The operation includes acquiring Nyrstar's Tennessee mines and smelter from Trafigura, alongside the U.S. This in an effort to allow the U.S. to regain independence from China in the critical minerals market. But there's a critical risk: Trafigura may not be legally in position to sell what it inte

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The Public Prosecution Service is now retracing its steps and has opened a new investigation. Antwerp Courthous e - © Fred Romero The...

Forgery and use of forged documents? Misuse of company assets? The net is closing in on Nyrstar and its main shareholder, Trafigura : an...

Trafigura is currently embroiled in another scandal. In this article, De Tijd's Bert Broens states that 'The Singaporean commodities...

While Trafigura , the (former) directors of Nyrstar NV and their respective armies of advisors in Belgium remain deafeningly silent...