Jan 30 (Reuters) - The London Bullion Market Association

(LBMA) said on Thursday that it is liaising with CME Group ( CME )

and U.S. authorities on the significant premium of COMEX

gold to the London market.

"The US gold market has been trading at a premium to the

London market since the U.S. presidential election result in

late 2024. This happens from time to time in markets around the

world," the LBMA said.

London gold market stocks and liquidity remain strong, the

association added.

(Reporting by Brijesh Patel in Bengaluru

Editing by David Goodman

)