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Iron ore futures slipped on Friday as ongoing Middle East tensions continued to drive volatility across commodity markets. Prices came under pressure following the completion of feedstock restocking by Chinese steel…
Indian state-owned miner NMDC reported record iron ore production of 53.15 mln tons in the financial year ending March 31, 2026 (FY26), marking a 20.6pct YoY increase. The milestone makes NMDC the first mining company…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday amid rising geopolitical tensions and a broader risk-off sentiment in global markets. A more hawkish stance from the U.S. administration on the Iran conflict triggered a market…
Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday, supported by cautious optimism over demand recovery despite ongoing headwinds. A steady recovery in Chinese steel production continued to underpin iron ore consumption, while…
Mesabi Metallics, backed by India's Essar Group, has secured a USD 520 mln senior secured credit facility as it advances its iron ore project in Minnesota toward commercial operations later this year. The financing has…
Iron ore prices declined on Tuesday as easing supply concerns weighed on market sentiment. Earlier support from potential disruptions at major Australian ports due to Tropical Cyclone Narelle faded, as the impact on…
Iron ore futures were largely steady on Monday, with improving demand providing support against downside pressure. Production at Chinese blast furnace mills continued to recover, underpinning iron ore consumption…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday, as easing supply disruption concerns and uncertainty over demand weighed on market sentiment. Earlier this week, iron ore futures were supported by concerns over potential…
Iron ore futures rose slightly on Thursday, supported by concerns over supply disruptions in Australia following the closure of key ports in the Pilbara region due to a tropical cyclone. Pilbara Ports said operations at…
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by environmental-related production curbs in Tangshan, a major steelmaking hub in China. Market sentiment weakened after Tangshan activated an emergency response to air…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday, supported by improving steel production in China, although higher port-side inventories limited further upside. Market participants said iron ore demand remains firm as…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, while coking coal prices surged, supported by rising energy and freight costs driven by ongoing Middle East tensions. The Middle East conflict has significantly disrupted natural gas and…
Iron ore futures retreated on Wednesday as cautious sentiment over demand outlook weighed on the market. High port-side inventories in China continued to act as a key headwind, while rising global supply remains a…
Jindal Steel Duqm LLC has received a 935-ton reactor at the Port of Duqm, with the heavy-lift operation handled by Kanoo Shipping, a major ship service provider in the Middle East. The operation was carried out under…
Iron ore futures increased on Tuesday, supported by a stronger outlook for steel demand and improved market sentiment. Market participants in China reported firmer domestic demand for finished steel, particularly long…
Iron ore futures declined on Monday as lower Chinese steel production and rising supply weighed on market sentiment. Daily crude steel output among mills of the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) fell 0.8pct during…
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS India) has partnered with the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) to explore the use of iron ore tailings in road construction, aiming to convert mining waste into…
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a Saudi-based member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, plans to arrange up to USD 900 mln in Sharia-compliant financing to support the…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Friday as the near-term outlook improved on expectations of stronger steel demand and restrictions on certain BHP iron ore products. Market participants expect steel production to…
Iron ore futures climbed on Thursday, supported by improving demand sentiment in the market. Steel production in China is expected to rebound following the lifting of temporary environmental output curbs that were…
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