Trafigura to invest $140m in Korea Zinc’s nickel refinery
In return for the investment, Trafigura will secure a 12.9% stake in Korea Zinc’s KEMCO, which is developing the nickel refinery.
20 November 2023
20 November 2023
In return for the investment, Trafigura will secure a 12.9% stake in Korea Zinc’s KEMCO, which is developing the nickel refinery.
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