29 Jan 2023
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Notice: 19 352 LMEX suspension update (PDF)
Index weighting| Constituent metal | Aluminium | Copper | Lead | Nickel | Tin | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approx no. lots | 25 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Tonnage | 625 | 500 | 125 | 30 | 15 | 200 |
| Weighting | 42.8 | 31.2 | 8.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 14.8 |
| Constant | 0.0026027546182084 | |||||
Weightings of the six metals are derived from global production volume and trade liquidity averaged over the preceding five-year period.
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