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Frequently asked questions

What metals are traded on the LME?
The LME trades futures and traded option contracts for non-ferrous industrial metals namely primary aluminium, aluminium alloy, NASAAC, copper grade A, standard lead, primary nickel, tin and special high grade zinc.

Steel billet, cobalt and molybdenum are traded as futures contracts.

The LME also offers LMEminis, which are smaller-sized contracts for copper, aluminium and zinc. An index contract LMEX, is also available and tracks the six primary non-ferrous metals traded.

For information researching metals not traded on the LME, we recommend you contact the appropriate trade association, many of which are listed in the useful links section.

Check the Summary LME Contract Specifications for Futures or Options or Traded Average Price Options or choose a contract from the drop down menu on the left to check the specifications by material type.



 
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