London Metal Exchange (LME)
First sustainability disclosures listed on LMEpassport
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has announced the first sustainability disclosures registered on its newly launched digital credentials register, LMEpassport.
LME recognises ITA Tin Code Standard to demonstrate responsibly sourced tin
The London Metal Exchange is leveraging its position in the market to support metal producers in their journey to responsible supply chains.
LME issues discussion paper on future market structure
The London Metal Exchange has issued a discussion paper on market structure, putting forward a set of proposals designed to enable the Exchange to modernise and adapt to emerging trends and evolving customer needs.
LME moves ahead with sustainability strategy and LMEpassport roll-out
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has announced plans to move forward with its sustainability strategy following supportive feedback from its discussion paper process.
LME chairman and CSO recognised as Global Inspirational Women in Mining
London Metal Exchange chairman Gay Huey Evans OBE, and chief sustainability officer Georgina Hallett have been selected to feature in the 2020 edition of “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining”.
ITA and RMI publish new criteria for tin due diligence
The ITA and the RMI, have jointly developed and published new Assessment Criteria for Tin Smelting Companies, which clarify a common upstream and downstream view of due diligence requirements for the tin supply chain.
Commitments of Traders Report published
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today published its first Commitments of Traders Report (COTR) in response to general market demand for broader transparency. The report is designed to reflect the nature of the predominant business activity that LME members and their clients are involved in. “We are committed to providing the broadest possible market transparency […]
New appointments at the LME
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has appointed Mr Walid Al Attar as a member of its Aluminium Committee. Mr Al Attar, responsible for marketing and sales at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), is the first representative from the Middle East to sit on the committee. “We welcome Mr Al Attar to the committee,” said Garry Jones, […]
LME announces Executive Committee appointments
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has announced two appointments to its senior management team. Stuart Sloan and Catherine Lester have joined the LME as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy, and Chief Financial Officer respectively. Sloan will be responsible for much of the operation of the LME and will work with the senior management […]
March 2012
Articles in this issue include a look at the reasons why more craft brewers in the US are switching to aluminium cans, a technical article that looks at the maintenance of ovens and a look at sustainability issues. There are also reports on handling and conveying, seaming and the US. Regulars including Candid, Knight’s Knowledge and Clarke’s can corner are also included.
LME volumes surge to new record in 2011
The London Metal Exchange (LME) announced new records for volume and value of trading in 2011, strengthening its position as the world’s premier metals exchange.