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LME Asia Metals Seminar registration now open
Book your tickets now for the premier metals industry event in Asia, and join us in May for a day of expert insights, discussion and debate!
LME approves first warehouse facilities in Hong Kong
The London Metal Exchange is pleased to announce its approval of the first four LME-licensed warehouse facilities in Hong Kong. This follows the LME’s approval of Hong Kong as an LME warehouse location on 20 January 2025.
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.
The Dockside Chat Episode 3
Join us for Episode 3 of The Dockside Chat, a free-to-view webinar where you'll gain insights directly from the yards and loading docks, with up-to-date analysis of satellite data on steel mill utilisation and trade flows, as well as the latest market chatter.
CRU World Aluminium Summit 2025
The LME is pleased to be returning as a silver sponsor at the 2025 CRU World Aluminium Summit. The Summit will celebrate its 30th anniversary in London, and will be co-hosted by the International Aluminium Institute and the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative.
Acuiti Trading Managers Meeting Singapore
The LME will be sponsoring the Acuiti Trading Managers Meeting Singapore. We look forward to seeing you in Singapore, in May.
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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