LME readies expansion of approved warehouses in Hong Kong
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 7
LME readies expansion of approved warehouses in Hong Kong
10 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 7
Chief executive Matthew Chamberlain said at LME Asia Week the exchange aims to grow capacity from tens of thousands of tonnes to hundreds of thousands.
The move follows the licensing of Hong Kong's first LME-approved warehouse last year and reflects expected local demand for metals storage.
As the world's leading metals exchange, the LME's expansion could strengthen Hong Kong's role in regional metals trading and logistics.
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