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Iron ore futures edged higher on Wednesday, supported by record Chinese steel export and iron ore import data, although overall market sentiment remained cautious. Data from the General Administration of Customs showed…
China's steel exports and iron ore imports reached all-time highs in 2025, intensifying global trade tensions and prompting several importing countries to adopt more protectionist measures. Data from the General…
A final investment decision (FID) on Vale's proposed low-carbon iron Mega Hub at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm is expected this year, with construction planned to start next year, according to Nasser al Azri, CEO of…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Tuesday as market sentiment remained cautious, although near-term factors helped limit losses. Higher portside inventories in China, rising global iron ore supply and slow steel demand…
India's largest iron ore producer, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has lowered prices for both iron ore lump and fines, according to a stock exchange filing. Under the revised pricing, 65.5pct Fe lump…
Iron ore futures advanced on Monday after Beijing signalled fresh policy support to boost domestic demand. Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting that outlined coordinated fiscal and…
Algeria has started initial operational tests on the 950-km Bechar-Tindouf-Gara Djebilet mining railway, a key infrastructure project supporting development of the Gara Djebilet iron ore mine, according to the National…
Dalian iron ore futures edged lower on Friday, pressured by rising inventories at major Chinese ports and a slight increase in finished steel stocks at key warehouses. However, losses were limited by expectations of…
Glencore has confirmed it is in preliminary discussions with Rio Tinto regarding a possible combination of some or all of their businesses, following recent media speculation. The talks could include an all-share…
Iron ore futures retreated on Thursday, with weaker steel production data and the sharp rally earlier in the week dampening spot-market buying. Iron ore futures had climbed in recent sessions on expectations of a…
Iron ore futures rallied sharply on Wednesday after Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a moderately loose monetary policy in 2026. China's central bank said it would continue to ensure ample liquidity…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday, supported by improving market sentiment and expectations of stronger near-term demand. Prices were underpinned by the likelihood of a rebound in Chinese steel output as…
SMS group has strengthened its position as a full-line supplier for sustainable metallurgy by acquiring selected business units and technologies from Metso across Germany, India, China, and Australia. The move enhances…
Iron ore futures posted modest gains in the first trading session of 2026, supported by short-term factors, although underlying market fundamentals remained fragile. Prices were underpinned by the resumption of…
India's state-owned miner NMDC Ltd produced 5.4 mln tons of iron ore in December 2025, up 15pct YoY from 4.71 mln tons, according to a stock exchange filing. Iron ore sales also rose sharply, increasing 19pct YoY to…
China's iron ore futures market delivered one of the clearest paradoxes of 2025. Futures prices remained resilient and ended the year higher despite weakening domestic steel demand and a gradual decline in crude steel…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Wednesday in the final morning session of 2025, with market sentiment weighed down by weak fundamentals. Rising global supply, elevated inventories at major Chinese ports, and subdued…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as the market remained caught between weak current fundamentals and short-term optimistic expectations, keeping sentiment mixed. Market participants said shipments from major miners…
Iron ore futures surged on Monday, driven by improved sentiment after Beijing signaled a more proactive fiscal policy stance for 2026. China will adopt a more expansionary fiscal approach next year, increasing spending…
Grangex AB has entered into a strategic commercial agreement with Anglo American, supporting Grangex's plans to restart operations at the Sydvaranger iron ore mine in Kirkenes, northern Norway. Under its strategy…
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