RE:RE:Possible LME tin squeeze happening From the nickel page at the LME...
it would make sense if they did this to other metals once nickel gets fixed
Criterion (ii): Analysis of the possibility of netting off long and short positions prior to re-opening
15. Based on its market engagement, the LME recognises that market orderliness may be further enhanced by reducing the volume of short positions in the market (and from which participants would be expected to wish to exit as soon as possible on the Resumption Date, with a consequent upward pressure on price).
16. Accordingly, the LME will consider the viability of a mechanism to net-off, on a voluntary basis, large long and short position-holders on each Prompt Date for Contracts in Nickel, prior to the Resumption