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LME appoints Independent Non-Executive Directors
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is pleased today to announce the appointment of Martine Bond and Dan Wray as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Board.
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.
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.
Metals Market Intelligence: What Traders, Producers, and Consumers Need to Know about the LME
Glen Chalkley, LME Head of Technical Account Management, is joining webinar hosted by Barchart on 23 July 2026. The webinar will break down the biggest shifts shaping global metals markets today, key market signals beyond price and the top approaches to assessing metals market risk.
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.
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