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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.
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.
International Nickel Study Group INSG
Alberto Xodo, LME Product Specialist (steel and nickel) is speaking at the International Nickel Study Group (INSG) meeting on 22-24 April 2025. He will be providing an overview of the latest developments of the LME Nickel contract.
SMM 2025 Copper Conference
Yang Liu, LME Head of China Client Development, will be speaking at SMM 2025 copper conference on 23 April 2025. The LME is also a proud sponsor of this event.
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.
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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