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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 Metals Seminar 2025 – session videos now available
If you weren't able to join us in Hong Kong, or you'd just like to relive the highlights, videos of each session from this year's LME Asia Metals Seminar are now available on demand.
13th Asia Pacific Galvanizing Conference
LME CEO, Matthew Chamberlain, and LME Head of Market Development, Robin Martin, will both be at FIA IDX 2025 on Wednesday 18 June. Matthew is joining the “Exchange Leaders in Europe” panel, while Robin is speaking on the “Headwinds in Commodities” panel.
CARIs 84th Annual Convention 2025
The LME is a proud sponsor of CARI's 84th Annual Convention 2025, taking place during 17-20 June 2025 in Winnipeg, Canada.
13th Asia Pacific Galvanizing Conference
Edric Koh, LME Head of Corporate Client Development APAC, will be speaking at this year’s 13th Asia Pacific Galvanizing Conference. We hope to see you in Kuala Lumpur.
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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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