On the 1st March 2021, the LPPM announced that it intends to create Platinum and Palladium Sponge Accreditation lists to run in parallel with its current Good Delivery bar lists. All refiners currently on the GD bar lists will be entitled to be added to the Sponge Accreditation GD lists if they so wish. Refiners […]
LME Responsible Sourcing Policy – Joint Due Diligence Standard published for Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc Producers (Brands).
The Copper Mark, The International Lead Association (ILA), The International Zinc Association (IZA), the Nickel Institute and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) announced yesterday the publication of their Joint Diligence Standard for Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc producers. This Standard will be of interest to LME approved Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc producers that, upon […]
LME – COPPER GRADE A BRAND APPROVAL – ZJZY
Today, the LME issued a notice concerning the listing of Copper Grade A Brand “ZJZY” under its Grade A Copper Contract. A copy of the LME’s notice is as follows:- ” To: All Members, warehouse companies and their London AgentsRef: 21/018 Classification: Brands Date: 26 January 2021 Subject: LISTING OF COPPER GRADE A BRAND ZJZY […]
DGCX – INTRODUCTION OF DAILY GOLD FUTURES CONTRACT
On Monday, 25 January 2021, The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) launched its physically delivered Daily Gold Futures Contract. The Contract Specification is for a single gold bar of 400 troy ounces (12.5Kg), but with a weight tolerance of 350 troy ounces – 430 troy ounces, expressed in multiples of 0.025 troy ounce and […]
SHFE – LISTING OF “BAILING” BRAND SHG ZINC INGOTS
On 9th December 2020, the SHFE listed Inner Mongolia Xing’an Copper and Zinc Smelting Co., Ltd’s SHG Zinc ingot brand “BAILING”. Brand details:- Production Plant:- Inner Mongolia Xing’an Copper and Zinc Smelting Co. Ltd., Baiyinhua Industrial Park, Xiwu Banner, Xilinhot City, Inner Mongolia Pieceweight:- 26Kgs / 23 Kgs approximately Bundleweight:- 1200Kgs/ 1030Kgs approximately Dimensions: 420mm […]
SHFE – JINFENG GOLD AND SILVER INGOTS BRAND LISTINGS
Today, the SHFE approved the listings of Zhejiang Fuye Group Co., Ltd’s “JINFENG” gold and silver branded ingots under its respective Gold and Silver Futures Contracts. Refiner details:- Zhejiang Fuye Group Co., Ltd. Hengfeng County Industrial Park, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, PRC Product Name: Gold Bullion / Silver Ingot Ingot Type: Gold – 3Kgs IC […]
SHFE – “HUANGGANG” TIN BRAND LISTING
On 9 December 2020, the Shanghai Futures Exchange listed Chifeng Dajingzi Tin Industry Co. Ltd’s tin brand “HUANGGANG” (Sn99.90 AA purity) under its Tin Futures Contract. Brand details:- Producer Address:- Chiefeng Dajingzi Tin Industry Co. Ltd., Smelting Chemical Zone, Linxi County Industrial Park, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia. Ingot Pieceweight:- 25Kgs approximately Ingot Dimensions:- 480mm x […]
INE – PUBLICATION OF APPROVED LISTED COPPER GRADE A BRANDS
Shanghai International Energy Exchange has announced its brand list of Deliverable Copper Grade A Brands:- INTERNATIONAL BRANDS:- ABRA / AE / CbM / cCc-P / CCC SX-EW / CMCC / ENM / ESOX / FMS / GRESIK / HMG-B / HMG-S / HML / ISA / KUC / MB/ MET / MIC-P / MIC-T / […]
LME : CONSULTATION PAPER ON DEMATERIALISATION OF LME WARRANTS
On 16 October 2020, The LME issued its consultation paper (Notice Number 20/225) relating to the implementation of the dematerialisation of the LME Warrants and the electronic warranting process. The consultation process remains open until 18:00hrs on 27 November 2020. https://www.lme.com/News/Member-notices
LME PASSPORT: DISCUSSION PAPER
On 13 August 2020, the LME issued its Discussion Paper on LME Passport (Notice Number 20/194). This is concerning the LME’s proposal to develop a digital document register to be administered by the LME. The platform will store and maintain essential provenance documents for traded metal; incorporating both certificates of analysis and emerging certifications, standards […]
