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Elliott says London Metal Exchange failed to disclose vital documents in nickel dispute

Elliott said the LME failed to disclose all relevant information before it went to court in June 2023

The London Metal Exchange faced a storm of criticism after cancelling nickel trades in 2022 Peter Dazeley/Getty Images
The London Metal Exchange faced a storm of criticism after cancelling nickel trades in 2022 Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

Elliott Management has accused the London Metal Exchange of failing to disclose key documents in a court battle over the exchange’s cancellation of $12bn worth of nickel trades on 8 March 2022.

Elliott said in the Court of Appeal that the LME failed to disclose documents that were “highly material” to its case, according to a document setting out the hedge fund’s argument. Elliott is suing the exchange for $456m in damages.

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