The London Metal Exchange has announced the launch of two regional steel billet futures contracts on the 28th of April. A Mediterranean contract; Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Middle East, North Africa and India, with initial warehouse locations in Dubai and the Marmara region, Turkey.  A Far East contract; China, South Korea, Japan, and South East Asia with, initial warehouse locations in Inchon, South Korea and Johor, Malaysia.

The global long steel industry is getting ready for a major new development.

To mark this important development, SteelOrbis is hosting a one-day event in association with the LME to give further insight into the finance & futures world and to coincide with the hard launch of the LME's steel billet contracts.

The seminar will provide you with an excellent opportunity to meet senior executives from the LME, member firms and banks to explain how hedging works and its benifits in Risk Management. Presentions on the latest project, structured and trade financing deals and what it can bring to your business. Discuss how the LME's warehouse and delivery mechanism works.

Make sure you book your place at the SteelOrbis Steel Futures & Finance Seminar to sharpen your expertise on the latest developments in the steel business.