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Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday, supported by concerns over a potential supply disruption at Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export terminal, although the medium-term outlook remained weak due to soft…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as weak steel market fundamentals continued to weigh on sentiment, with the outlook for demand remaining uncertain. Market sources said the seasonal slowdown in steel consumption has…
Baosteel Steel Pipe (Ma'anshan) Science and Technology Co., Ltd. has awarded SMS group a contract to supply two PQF (Premium Quality Finishing) seamless tube rolling lines for its plant in Ma'anshan, Anhui Province…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Monday as relatively high Chinese steel production continued to provide near-term support. However, gains remained limited as high portside inventories, shrinking steel mill margins and…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday as the market shifted its focus back to weak fundamentals after a brief recovery in the previous session driven by reports that China's state-owned iron ore buyer had restricted…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday after reports that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) had instructed some steel mills to stop purchasing certain low-grade Fortescue iron ore fines from Chinese ports starting July…
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday as weak steel market fundamentals continued to weigh on market sentiment. Demand for finished steel remained subdued, with prices coming under pressure amid ample supply and seasonally…
Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday after positive Chinese manufacturing data provided support to the market, although concerns over steel demand continued to limit gains. China's official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)…
Iron ore futures advanced on Monday, supported by resilient Chinese steel production despite continued concerns over weak steel demand and rising global supply. Although iron ore continues to face supply-side pressure…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Friday after reversing earlier losses, supported by resilient Chinese steel output, although the medium-term outlook remained bearish. Data from the China Iron and Steel Association…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday as persistent concerns over steel demand continued to weigh on market sentiment. The seasonal slowdown in Chinese steel consumption has led to rising inventories of finished steel…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday, supported by short-term restocking activity by Chinese steel mills following recent price declines, although the broader market outlook remained bearish. Market insiders said…
Iron ore futures moved lower on Tuesday, pressured by a combination of soft steel demand expectations and supply-side pressure that continued to dampen market confidence. Market analysts said Chinese steel mills are…
China's Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel (SGJT) has surpassed 10 mln tons of hot-rolled steel production at its Danieli QSP-DUE (Danieli Universal Endless) casting and rolling line, marking a significant milestone…
Iron ore futures extended their downward movement on Monday, pressured by high supply and sluggish steel consumption. Prices also came under pressure from falling coking coal futures after supply concerns eased, with…
Wuhan Iron and Steel Co. (WISCO) has awarded Primetals Technologies a contract to supply a new six-strand bloom caster at its steelworks in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The project forms part of WISCO's strategy to optimize…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday as falling oil prices after the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, coupled with concerns over weakening Chinese steel demand, weighed on market…
The London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) have signed an agreement to launch a new steel futures contract that will provide international market participants with exposure to China's HRC…
Iron ore futures continued to decline on Wednesday as rising supply, weakening steel demand and deteriorating mill margins weighed on market sentiment. Market insiders said Chinese steel production may be nearing a…
Fujian Kunbao New Materials, part of China's Sanbao Group, has awarded Fives a contract to design and supply two strip processing lines for grain-oriented (GO) electrical steel production at its Zhangzhou facility. The…
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