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Independent nickel market review
Independent consultants Oliver Wyman are seeking feedback from key stakeholders and interested parties as part of an independent review they are conducting into events in the nickel market leading up to the suspension in March 2022.
LME Metals Seminar
Monday 24 October 2022 - Registration is now open for the LME Metals Seminar, the flagship conference of LME Week. Early bird tickets are available until 31 August.
Sustainability disclosures for LME-listed metal brands
LME metal brands can now voluntarily disclose a range of value-add ESG disclosures and metrics relating to sustainability. Find out which brands are sharing information and more about the categories and proof points for disclosure.
22 181 Independent Nickel Market Trading Review - Market Engagement
Following the notification to the market of the LME and LME Clear’s (together the “LME Group”) decision to commission Oliver Wyman to undertake an Independent Review into events in the Nickel market leading up to the Nickel market suspension (LME Notice 22/168 and LME Clear Circular 22-040 dated 23 June 2022), this Notice provides further detail on the market engagement exercise.
22 168 Independent Review Selection Oliver Wyman
Following the notification to the market of the LME and LME Clear’s (together the “LME Group”) intention to commission an Independent Review into events in the Nickel market leading up to the Nickel market suspension (LME Notice 22/099 and LME Clear Circular 22-022 dated 4 April 2022), the LME Group has been working to identify and select an experienced independent party. After a rigorous process, the LME Group confirms the appointment of independent management consultancy firm Oliver Wyman Limited (to be supported by its sister company, NERA UK Limited) (“Oliver Wyman”).
LMEpassport sustainability disclosures multiply as new certifications added
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is pleased to announce the introduction of a range of new certifications on its digital credentials register, LMEpassport, enabling more producers to report on a wider range of sustainability metrics – as demonstrated by the 17 new producers doing so today.
International Aluminium 2022
This conference is hosted by Fastmarkets. Join over 400 executives from across the aluminium supply chain for three days of analysis and insights into raw materials, primary and secondary aluminium markets.
European Battery Raw Materials Conference
The Fastmarkets European Battery Raw Materials Conference 2022 is an event for those involved in production and procurement of battery raw materials. Across the two-day event, you'll hear insights on the key factors contributing to price volatility, as well as the latest supply and demand trends for lithium and other critical battery raw materials including nickel, graphite, cobalt and manganese.
Fastmarkets Copper Conference
The LME is attending the Copper Conference this September. Against a disrupted market, the Copper Conference will cut through the noise to bring you clear insights on the topics that are impacting you. You will address the ongoing challenges caused by the zero covid policy in China, the uncertainty brought by the continuing conflict in Ukraine and the upcoming gap between supply and demand.
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