LME prompt dates to be extended from September 29, 2008

The London Metal Exchange prompt dates for primary aluminium, copper, zinc, nickel and lead futures contracts have been extended from September 29, 2008. High grade primary aluminium and copper grade A contracts will be extended to 123 months from 63 months; special high grade zinc and primary nickel to 63 months from 27 months; and standard lead to 63 months from 15 months. The official and unofficial prices remain unchanged. However, the exchange will publish a new 27-month reference price for standard lead. The tradable months for traded options and traded average price options will not be extended for any contract. Prompt dates for the tin, aluminium alloy, North American special aluminium alloy, plastics, steel, cleared average price swaps, index and LME mini contracts remain unchanged. Source: Platts--Alvin Yee, alvin_yee@platts.com