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LME Clear confirms the appointment of Chair of the Board
LME Clear is pleased to confirm the appointment of Julie Carruthers as Chair of the Board. Julie joined the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director in 2022 and has served as Interim Chair since 1 January 2026.
LME Metals Seminar 2026 – early-bird tickets on sale now!
Join us on 19 October 2026 for the LME Metals Seminar, where industry leaders, market participants and experts from across the value chain comes together for a day of insight, analysis and debate. Secure your spot today.
LME and SHFE collaborate to launch Steel HRC Shanghai futures
The LME has signed an agreement with the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) to launch an LME-listed futures contract that will allow market participants outside China to acquire exposure to the SHFE flat steel market.
Fastmarkets International Aluminium Conference 2026
The LME is a proud silver sponsor of this year's Fastmarkets International Aluminium Conference in Budapest.
ALFED Business Briefing and Annual Dinner
The Aluminium Federation Business Briefing & Annual Dinner brings together industry leaders to discuss key market trends, challenges, and opportunities across the UK aluminium sector. The LME is pleased to be returning as a silver sponsor of this year's events.
LME Metals Seminar
The LME Metals Seminar is our flagship event, featuring high-profile speakers covering opportunities and issues facing the metal industry today.
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