WCIB to visit the London Metal Exchange

Join us on 19 November and learn about the fascinating history of the London Metal Exchange (LME). Established in 1877, the LME is renowned for being the largest market globally for standardised forward contracts, futures contracts and options on base metals.

The LME serves as a critical hub for industrial metals trading worldwide. Come along afterwards for lunch nearby at The Jugged Hare gastropub, located on Chiswell Street in the heart of Barbican, specialising in seasonal British game, spit-roast meats, wild fish and shellfish.

There is no cost to join the tour. If you wish to attend the lunch, please indicate this on the booking form so we can book a table for the correct number of people. Please note that it will be up to individuals to buy their own food and drink.

Numbers are strictly limited to 12 (WCIB members only) and a waiting list will be in operation.

12:00 – 12:15: assemble for registration in LME reception area
12:15 – 12:30: a description of LME markets, contracts and how the ring works
12:30 – 13:05: metal ring sessions, 5 mins per metal in order the sessions are:
- Copper
- Aluminium Alloy & NASAAC
- Tin
- Lead
- Zinc
- Aluminium
- Nickel

13:05 – 13:15: a look at some of the examples of deliverable metal we have and any further questions
13:15 – 15:00: lunch at the nearby Jugged Hare gastropub

Location: London Metal Exchange (LME) 10 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AJ (main reception)

Dress code: Casual business attire

Photo credit: Courtesy of the LME.