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 

The LME is currently consulting on changes to the LME Rulebook, the Matching Rules and the Financial OTC Booking Fee Policy, relating to the implementation of pre-trade transparency in the inter-office market.  The consultation will remain open for responses until 6.00pm on 4 December 2019.

Updates to the LME Rulebook
Release No 109 of the LME Rulebook (December 2019) is now available.

Download the full LME Rulebook
The full LME Rulebook is available as one PDF document. 

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.