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.