Rulebook

The LME Rulebook sets out the rules and regulations of the London Metal Exchange. It is separated into 13 parts and each part focuses on a specific area. 

Rulebook changes 

No current consultation.

Updates to the LME Rulebook
Release No 114 of the LME Rulebook (March 2021) is now available.

Download the full LME Rulebook

The full LME Rulebook is available as one PDF document. 

Amendments to the LME Rulebook have been made from Monday 15 February in order to facilitate the introduction of Electronic Warranting. Until the launch of Electronic Warranting on Monday 1 March participants should refer to the Legacy LMEsword Regulations contained in the previous version of the LME Rulebook in relation to any matters concerning the operation of LMEsword

Related appendices

LME-approved warehouses
LME-approved samplers and assayers
LME-approved brands

The LME Rulebook should be consulted in conjunction with LME Notices which form part of the regulations of the LME.