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Modernising the market
We have issued an update on the proposals set out in our White Paper in September last year, introducing changes intended to boost transparency and increase price competition, while protecting the unique features of our market that serve the physical metal communities.
LME explores establishing price premia for sustainable metals
The LME has started to explore the potential for producing sustainable metal premia for LME-approved brands. It is currently engaging closely with physical market stakeholders on its proposals for four key LME metals.
LME Asia Week Sponsors
With the doors closed on the LME Asia Metals Seminar for 2025, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors who help to make the event possible.
BIR World Recycling Convention and Exhibition
Alberto Xodo, LME Product Specialist (Steel & Nickel) is speaking at the BIR World Recycling Convention and Exhibition that will take place on 26-28 May 2025, in Valencia.
HARBOR 17th Aluminium Summit
The LME is delighted to once again be a gold sponsor at the HARBOR 17th Aluminium Summit in Chicago.
SMM Tin session Indonesia Critical Mineral Conference
Edric Koh, LME Head of Corporate Client Development APAC, will be speaking at the Indonesia Critical Mineral Conference in Jakarta. Edric will deliver a session on “The Role of the Futures Market in Enhancing the Resilience of the Tin Supply Chain.“
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Congratulations to the winners this year’s ISTA Steel Derivatives Awards, announced at the ISTA Annual Lunch. These awards highlight the growing role of steel derivatives trading and its increasing importance in the international steel trade. Roland Gavin, Anglo American - ISTA Steel Derivatives Trader Award 2024 Henry Herbert, GFI Group - ISTA Steel Derivatives Broker Award 2024
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