LME list ‘TFM-1’ Grade A Copper Brand

On 27th March 2026, the LME listed ‘TFM-1’ brand under its Grade A Copper contract:

‘Further to notice 25/096, the Exchange has approved the listing of TFM-1 brand for delivery against the LME’s Copper – Grade A contract with immediate effect.

In line with notice 25/141, while the brand is listed immediately, warrants can only be issued with effect from 7 April 2026.

For clarity, Warehouse Companies holding metal pertaining to this brand are obligated to include it in their off-warrant stock reports with immediate effect.

Brand details

Brand: TFM-1

Producer: Tenke Fungurume Mining S.A., TFM Building, Airport Road, Annexe Town, Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Plant: Kwatebala Plant, Fungurume Town, Lubudi Territory, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Annual plant capacity: 270,000mt

Product shape: Full plate cathodes

Cathode dimensions: 1150mm x 980mm x 5mm approx.

Piece weight: 50kgs approx.

Bundle weight: 2700kgs approx

LMEsword code: TFM1

Carmelina Stubbs

Brand Operations Associate - Sustainability and Physical Market Operations

cc: Board directors, Copper committee’