What is a Distribution Licence?
Customers who wish to distribute LME data outside of their organisation, or to display LME data on a public website/application, require a Distribution Licence.
Who is it for?
- Data and information vendors
- Website operators
How much does it cost?
Fees vary depending on whether distribution is real-time, 30 minutes or next day delayed data. The annual licence fee for distributing real-time and/or 30 minutes delayed LME data is $20,000 and there are per user fees for most licence types.
Next day distribution incurs a one-off fee of $4,000.
How do I apply?
- Real-time / 30 Minutes
Application for a Distribution Licence can be complete via the Online Licensing Portal. The LME will aim to review your application within 6 weeks of receipt of your submitted order. Please note that this review period may be extended where applicants have not provided all the information requested. - Next Day
A Next Day Distribution licence can be applied for and executed electronically on the LME’s Online Licensing Portal.
Documentation
Market Data Licence Agreement Distribution (01 January 2023) (PDF)
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