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Iron ore futures fell on Monday as softening fundamentals ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays dampened market sentiment. Rising iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports and slower restocking activity are expected…
Taiwanese steelmaker China Steel Corporation (CSC) has announced a price increase of TWD 500 (USD 16) per ton for flat steel products sold in March, including hot-rolled (commercial and rerolling grades), cold-rolled…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Friday as market sentiment stayed cautious amid rising supply and record-high inventories. Iron ore stockpiles at major Chinese ports have reportedly climbed to around 170 mln…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday as expectations of a near-term recovery in steel demand improved market sentiment ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, although broader demand concerns persisted. Market sources said…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday as weak steel demand and rising supply continued to weigh on market sentiment. Fundamentals remain under pressure amid record-high iron ore inventories at Chinese ports and…
Brazilian miner Vale SA reported its highest annual iron ore output since 2018, exceeding its production guidance for 2025. Vale's iron ore production rose 2.6pct YoY to 336 mln tons in 2025, above its guidance range of…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Tuesday as the market remained cautious amid rising supply and subdued steel demand. Iron ore prices continued to face pressure from record-high inventories at major Chinese ports…
Iron ore futures remained subdued on Monday as oversupply pressure continued to weigh on market sentiment. Rising global supply, together with high iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, kept the market under…
Iron ore futures rose on Friday, supported by pre-holiday restocking by Chinese steel mills, although concerns over rising supply are expected to limit further upside. Steelmakers increased inquiries and procurement…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Thursday, supported by China's latest fiscal stimulus measures, although gains remained limited amid continued concerns over rising supply. Iron ore futures found some support after…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday, marking a fifth consecutive session of declines, as rising supply and lingering demand concerns continued to weigh on market sentiment. Supply-side pressure intensified…
Rio Tinto reported a 4pct YoY increase in iron ore output in Q4 2025 to 89.7 mln tons, supported by a strong recovery in the Pilbara following earlier weather disruptions. For full-year 2025, iron ore production was…
Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday as market sentiment weakened following a fatal accident at a Chinese steel plant, raising concerns over tighter safety inspections and their potential impact on steel production. An…
BHP Group reported record iron ore production and shipments in the first half of FY26, driven by strong supply chain performance, the miner said in its operational review for the six months ended 31 December 2025. Iron…
Iran recorded a sharp increase in iron and steel exports in the nine months ending in late December, according to local media citing data from the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA). Export revenues rose 27pct…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as soft economic data and lingering weakness in China's property sector continued to weigh on market sentiment, alongside lower steel production figures for last year. Data from the…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday as rising inventories at major Chinese ports weighed on market sentiment, although expectations of improved demand helped limit losses. Port stocks continued to build as tight…
Saudi Iron & Steel Company (Hadeed) has signed a letter of intent with the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) to explore potential cooperation in maritime transport to support Hadeed's iron ore shipping…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday as market sentiment remained cautious, with expectations of improving demand yet to fully materialize. Higher iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, rising global supply, and…
Rio Tinto and BHP have agreed to explore collaboration to extract up to 200 mln tons of iron ore from their neighboring Yandicoogina and Yandi operations in the Pilbara. Under two non-binding memoranda of understanding…
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