Dear MMTA Members and colleagues, Welcome to your September and LME Week edition of the MMTA’s magazine, The Crucible. LME Week 2024 The LME Week 2024 kicks off on…
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Introduction to LME Warehousing and Physical Trading
by Polina Sparks October 6, 2023The Introduction to LME Warehousing and Physical Trading course examines the history, benefits and processes behind the physical settlement of LME contracts. It covers the accepted metal formats for delivery,…
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Introduction to the LME and Hedging
by Polina Sparks October 6, 2023The Introduction to the LME and Hedging course gives you a comprehensive overview of the services offered by the London Metal Exchange and LME Clear and how they can enhance…
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MMTA 52nd Anniversary Dinner 2025
by Polina Sparks January 22, 2025Tuesday 14th October 2025, 7pm-1am The MMTA 52nd Anniversary Dinner returns to De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London during LME Week 2025. Join us for the minor…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: August 2023
Notes from the other side… The lost art of not going short
by Polina Sparks September 11, 2023Retired metal merchant, Anthony Lipmann, illuminates trading for the young entering the world of metals. Last night I dreamt I was short of …ium – a metal we…
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Polina Sparks recalls Trevor Tarring’s newsroom At the old Metal Bulletin offices in Lower Marsh, Trevor’s presence and guidance were always felt, even once he stepped back from the…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: May 2024Trade Issues
The Nickel Market and Russia Sanctions — limited impact, turns focus to China
by Polina Sparks May 31, 2024S&P Global Commodity Insights dives into the impact of the recent US and UK government sanctions on Russian-origin metal in the nickel market. In April 2024, the US and UK…