lme.com
RegisteredAbout the projectLondon Metal Exchange (LME) positions itself as a global trading center for industrial metals. This is not just a news portal, but a key infrastructure platform where global referenc...
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About the project
London Metal Exchange (LME) positions itself as a global trading center for industrial metals. This is not just a news portal, but a key infrastructure platform where global reference prices for raw materials are formed. The site serves as the primary navigator for market participants - from industrial hedgers to traders and the investment community.
All the tools for working with the market are collected here: from price data to clearing rules. Particular attention is paid to the transition to new types of raw materials, including metals for electric vehicles (EV metals), which reflects current industry trends.
Main directions
The site content is clearly structured by metal categories and functional blocks. LME trading platforms allow you to work with a wide range of assets:
- Non-ferrous metals. Prices for aluminum, copper, zinc, nickel, lead and tin found on exchange platforms are used as global reference prices. There are separate sections for aluminum alloys, NASAAC and premium allowances.
- Ferrous metals. Contracts are traded through LMEselect and the intergovernmental market for a period of up to 15 months. The list of links includes steel wool, rebar and hot rolled coil (HRC) from different regions: Turkey, China, North America and Europe.
- Metals for electric vehicles (EV). Cash contracts for cobalt, molybdenum and lithium hydroxide are also available for trading 15 months ahead. To create liquidity in cobalt, special windows with two-way pricing are provided.
- Noble metals. The LBMA's platinum and palladium prices are managed through its proprietary electronic auction platform LMEbullion.
In addition to trading, the site provides access to clearing rules (LME Clear), collateral management and physical market reports. The iLME Educationi block is highlighted separately, where course dates for 2025 are published, as well as materials for webinars and podcasts.
Features of the site
The resource interface is aimed at professionals. There is no place for casual visitors - navigation leads directly to specific instruments: systems (LMEselect, LMEsmart, LMEsword), volatility, types of contracts (futures, options, TAPOS) and trading platforms.
An important part of the content is devoted to regulation and sustainable development. The iSustainabilityi and iLMElivei sections highlight the exchange's commitment to net zero goals and measures to strengthen market sustainability. A section with notifications of changes in clearing rules is also available.
Access to data is strictly regulated: there is a separate iMarket data licensing block and links to data providers like Platts and Fastmarkets MB. This underscores LME's status as a source of verified information, rather than just a news feed.
Contact information
The site has an iContact usi section, but specific addresses or telephone numbers are not indicated in the text provided. Users are asked to log into their personal account via iLogin or Registeri or use a dashboard to control access.
FAQ
Where are world prices for industrial metals determined?
Prices for non-ferrous metals found on LME platforms are used as global reference prices. For precious metals (platinum, palladium), prices are administered through the LMEbullion electronic auction platform.
How long can contracts for ferrous metals be traded?
Contracts for ferrous metals are traded through LMEselect and the intergovernmental market for a period of up to 15 months.
What systems ensure the operation of the exchange?
Trade is supported by reliable systems: LMEselect, LMEsmart, LMEsword, LMEsource and LMEmercury. The status of LME group services is available in the corresponding section.
Are there training opportunities for market participants?
Yes, the site has an LME Education block. In particular, course dates for 2025 have already been published, and materials from webinars and podcasts are also available.
What is the Cobalt Liquidity Window?
This is a weekly event during which market participants are encouraged to provide enhanced two-way pricing on LMEselect to build electronic liquidity on cobalt contracts.
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Domain Name: LME.COM
Registrar: CSC Corporate Domains, Inc.
Domain Status: client transfer prohibited
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Creation Date: 1996-06-27T04:00:00Z
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Updated Date: 2026-06-22T05:09:25Z
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