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Dalian iron ore futures closed largely unchanged on Thursday, as firm near-term steel demand offset pressure from high port-side iron ore inventories and concerns over slowing steel production growth in China. Investors…
Iron ore futures increased on Wednesday, supported by cautious optimism over U.S.-China trade talks, although demand concerns persisted. Markets looked ahead to the high-level meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday amid concerns that growth in Chinese steel production may be peaking, while high port-side inventories and rising global iron ore supply also pressured market sentiment. According to…
Iron ore futures increased on Monday, supported by firm steel demand in China and positive economic data. Chinese steel production remained stable, while mill margins improved amid stronger domestic steel demand and…
China's finished steel exports declined by 9.7pct YoY to 34.2 mln tons during the first four months of 2026, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. In April alone, Chinese steel exports totaled…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Friday as rising global supply and a slowing pace of restocking weighed on market sentiment. Higher iron ore shipments from major miners, coupled with high port inventories in China…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Thursday, supported by firm near-term steel demand in China. Chinese steel mills continued to maintain production levels amid steady downstream steel demand in the domestic market…
Iron ore futures moved higher on Wednesday following the holiday break, supported by firm near-term demand, although longer-term concerns persist. Chinese steel mills continued restocking activity amid expectations of…
India's largest iron ore producer, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has increased prices for iron ore lump and fines by INR 200 (USD 2.1) per ton, effective May 6, according to a stock exchange filing…
India's state-owned miner NMDC Limited reported a 16pct YoY increase in iron ore production for April 2026, reaching 4.64 mln tons. The company's iron ore sales rose by 1.4pct YoY to 3.68 mln tons during the month. The…
Iron ore futures rose in the last session before the holidays on Thursday, supported by firm steel demand and stable manufacturing activity in China. China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) stood at 50.3…
Iron ore futures increased on Wednesday, supported by firm steel demand and cost pressures, although concerns over slowing steel production growth and rising supply limited gains. Chinese steel traders said domestic…
US-based Electra has signed a joint development agreement with POSCO to advance and scale clean iron production technologies, alongside an investment from POSCO Investment. The partnership will focus on integrating…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday, pressured by rising supply, although near-term demand helped limit losses. Market sentiment weakened after reports that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has cleared the sale of…
Iron ore futures were largely unchanged on Monday, as the market looked for clearer direction. Rising supply continued to weigh on prices, although pre-holiday restocking provided some support. Shipments to China from…
Jindal Pelletizing LLC (JPL), a subsidiary of Jindal Steel Oman, has commenced pellet shipments to customers across the GCC, marking its entry into the regional export market. The company said the first dispatch…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Friday, supported by a firm near-term demand outlook, although rising supply concerns limited further gains. Chinese steel mills continued restocking iron ore ahead of the May holiday…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday, snapping a recent upward trend as the market weighed the near-term outlook. Iron ore futures had risen in previous sessions on the back of improving steel production and firm…
Ferrexpo is pursuing a potential equity capital raise of at least USD 100 mln to support its working capital position, with the board stating this is currently the only viable funding option within the required…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Wednesday, supported by restocking demand ahead of the May holiday period. Chinese steel mills maintained firm production levels amid firm downstream demand, supporting near-term iron…
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