On 13 August 2020, the LME launched its Discussion Paper (Notice Number 20/193) setting out its proposed roadmap to supporting the metals and mining industries in the ongoing transition towards sustainability. https://www.lme.com/News/Member-notices Feedback was requested by 24 September 2020.
LBMA – Silver Good Delivery Accreditation
On 1 June 2020, the refinery of Guangxi Nandan Nanfang Metal Company Ltd (Nanfang) located in Guangxi, China was added to the LBMA’s Silver Good Delivery List. It’s LBMA approved silver ingots are marked with a logo and “NF”.
SHFE – NICKEL FUTURES CONTRACT – NEW PRODUCT SHAPE
On the 8th May 2020, the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) announced that it would allow delivery of nickel briquettes against its Nickel Futures contract with effect from 16 October 2020. Currently, only full plate nickel cathodes are deliverable.
LME Copper Grade A Brand Application – ZJZY
Today, the LME issued a notice concerning the Copper Grade A Brand application, “ZJZY”, for registration under its Copper Grade A Contract. A copy of the LME’s brand application notice is as follows:- “To: All Members Ref: 20/103 Classification: Brands Date: 15 April 2020 Subject: APPLICATION TO LIST COPPER GRADE A BRAND ZJZY Summary An […]
COMEX Gold Brands – Good Delivery Accreditation
On 23 March 2020, The Commodity Exchange Inc. (COMEX) approved the following brands for delivery against the Exchange’s Gold Futures Contract with immediate effect:- Refiners:- Metalor Technologies (Hong Kong) Ltd, Kowloon, Hong Kong (Brand Marks – METALOR with assay mark M over HK within an inverted triangle and ASSAYERS and MELTERS along the sloping sides […]
NYMEX – Palladium Brands – Good Delivery Accreditation
On 27 February 2020, The New York Merchantile Exchange (NYMEX) approved the following brands for delivery against the Exchange’s Palladium Futures Contract with immediate effect:- REFINERS:- Heesung PM Tech Corporation, Korea (Brand Marks – “H” and “S” in circle) Materials Eco-Refining Co. Ltd, Japan (Brand Marks – Star in box – Assayer Melter) Nihon Material […]
LME – PRIMARY ALUMINIUM BRAND APPROVAL – RUSAL Vg
The LME issued a notice concerning the listing of Primary Aluminium Brand “RUSAL Vg” under its High Grade Primary Aluminium Contract. A copy of the LME’s notice is as follows:- “To: All Members, warehouse companies and their London agents Ref: 20/091 Classification: Brands Date: 1 April 2020 Subject: LISTING OF HIGH GRADE PRIMARY ALUMINIUM BRAND […]
LME – COBALT BRAND APPROVAL – MINARA COBALT BRIQUETTES
Today, the LME issued a notice concerning the listing of Cobalt Brand “MINARA COBALT BRIQUETTES” under its Cobalt Contract. A copy of the LME’s notice is as follows:- “To: All Members, warehouse companies and their London agents Ref: 20/063 Classification: Brands Date: 17 March 2020 Subject: LISTING OF COBALT BRAND MINARA COBALT BRIQUETTES Summary Further […]
LME – GRADE A COPPER BRAND APPROVAL – CASERONES
Today, the LME issued a notice concerning the listing of Grade A Copper Brand “CASERONES” under its Grade A Copper Contract. A copy of the LME’s notice is as follows:- “To: All Members, warehouse companies and their London agents Ref: 20/062 Classification: Brands Date: 17 March 2020 Subject: LISTING OF COPPER-GRADE A BRAND CASERONES Summary […]
SHFE – NICKEL BRAND REGISTRATION – NORNICKEL
On 18 February 2020, the SHFE issued a notice concerning the listing of Electrolytic Nickel Brand “NORNICKEL” under its Nickel Contract. The brand details are as follows:- Brand details “Trademark: NORNICKEL Product Name: Electrolytic Nickel (Ni 99.80, Electrowinning Technology) Producer: PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel Refinery: JSC Kola GMK KGMK Industrial Site Monchegorsk Murmansk Region The […]