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31 May 2018

What makes $1bn a year and oils the global economy while rebuilding its reputation?

Region:
Europe

Trafigura is one of the hidden companies that power the world economy, linking suppliers and consumers of raw materials. If the company is known for anything, it was an incident a dozen years ago involving hazardous waste that landed its boss in an African jail and shredded its reputation. These...

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