Trafigura has initiated arbitration proceedings against a majority state-owned Zambian company concerning a $100 million copper pre-payment deal. This announcement follows Trafigura's recent settlement with the Brazilian government, where it agreed to pay $49 million after admitting to bribing officials to secure business in Brazil. The company faced legal scrutiny for its actions over the past decade, leading to a guilty plea in the U.S. last year. Additionally, Trafigura's compliance measures have been under review, with the Brazilian government previously receiving approximately $19.3 billion in restitution since 2017 related to corruption cases involving the firm.