You can watch each session from the LME Metals Seminar 2025 on demand here, and download the presentations (where available).
Introduction
HKEX CEO Welcome
Speaker: Bonnie Y Chan, Chief Executive Officer, HKEX
Industry Keynote Address
Speaker: Kathleen Quirk, President and CEO, Freeport-McMoRan
Global Economic Outlook
Speaker: Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, HSBC
Fireside Chat with Richard Holtum
Speakers:
- Richard Holtum, CEO, Trafigura
- Matthew Chamberlain, CEO, LME
Richard Holtum and Matthew Chamberlain discuss the shifting metals landscape and the importance of critical mineral supply chain security.
The Metals Debate and Outlook
Watch as the experts debate their metal of choice and discuss the forces steering supply, demand and pricing for the year ahead.
Panellists:
- Aluminium – Jorge Vazquez, Managing Director of Market Intelligence and Industry Consulting, HARBOR Aluminum (presentation not available)
- Tin – Tom Mulqueen, Metals Analyst – Commodities Research (Base Metals), Citi (presentation not available)
Copper – Ken Hoffman, Founder & CEO, Traubenbach (PDF)
Lead/Zinc – Natalie Scott-Gray, Senior Metals Analyst, StoneX (PDF)
Nickel – Jim Lennon, Analyst, Macquarie (PDF)
Steel – Colin Richardson, Steel Lead, Argus Media (PDF)
Moderator: Andrea Hotter, Special Correspondent, Fastmarkets
Forging the Future of the Metals Industry: A Conversation on AI and Digital Innovation
Donovan Waller and Robin Martin share their insights on how artificial intelligence and digital technologies are shaping the future of metals and mining.
Speakers:
- Donovan Waller, Chief Technology Officer, Maaden
- Robin Martin, Head of Market Development, LME
Sustainable Value Unlocked: Navigating the Future of Metal Premia
Delve into how sustainability premia are bringing value to metals markets, and what this means for producers, traders and investors.
Speakers:
- Alex Kazaglis, Partner, McKinsey & Company
- Hugo Brodie, Head of Sustainability and Physical Market Development, LME
Volatility, Liquidity and the Future of LME Options
Explore the future of the LME options markets. This panel discussed key themes such as the role options play in managing risk in the metals sector and how to maximise options market liquidity.
Panellists:
- Aline Carnizelo, Managing Partner, Frontier Commodities
- Ed Sternberg, Head of Metals Options Trading, Optiver
- Tom Maddock, Aluminium Trader, Glencore
- Filip Meijer, Head of Base Metal Options, StoneX
Moderator: David Mears, Head of Trading Business Development, LME
Dockside Chat Episode 4 Live
Hear real-time insights and expert discussion on the latest trends shaping the ferrous markets.
Speakers:
- Atilla Widnell, Managing Director, Navigate Commodities
- Rituparna Nath, Manager, Price Reporting, Steelmaking Raw Materials, S&P Global Platts
- Toby Potter, Sales Director, Ward
Dockside Chat Episode 4 Live (PDF)
Moderator: Alberto Xodo, Product Specialist (Steel & Nickel), LME
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