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LME progresses plans for market structure modernisation
We have issued the outcomes of our consultation and confirmed the introduction of changes intended to boost transparency and increase price competition, while protecting the unique features of our market that serve the physical metal communities.
LME Metals Seminar 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the LME Metals Seminar 2025! Hear from leading voices and industry experts for a day of insightful sessions.
Optiver approved as an LME member
We are delighted to welcome Optiver as a Category 4 member. Optiver is a global market maker that provides liquidity to financial markets.
GTR Commodities
The LME is delighted to be a silver sponsor of GTR Commodities 2025. Alberto Xodo, LME Product Specialist (Steel and Nickel) will be hosting a panel on how banks and financial institutions can deploy new structured trade finance solutions for the steel industry. We look forward to seeing you in Geneva.
Westminster Energy Environment and Transport Forum Policy Conference
Alice Lim, LME Head of Corporate Sustainability, is speaking on the “Policy priorities for building a resilient and sustainable UK critical minerals sector” panel during the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Policy Conference.
CCCMC International Forum on Sustainable Mineral Supply Chains
Mingyou Yang, LME Sustainability Manager, is speaking on a panel discussion hosted by EITI, OECD and the LME at the CCCMC International Forum on Sustainable Mineral Supply Chain. More information to be announced soon.
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