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Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as market sentiment weakened following reports of stricter steel capacity control measures in China. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is planning to…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Monday amid continued uncertainty surrounding China's steel demand outlook and rising supply pressure from major miners. Market sentiment was weighed down by increased iron…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday, pressured by high port-side inventories in China and concerns over the steel demand outlook, although relatively firm steel production levels limited losses. Market participants said…
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…
Xiangtan Iron and Steel, part of China's Hunan Valin Group, selected Primetals Technologies to upgrade automation and thickness control systems at its heavy plate mill in Xiangtan, Hunan Province. The project is aimed…
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…
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…
China's Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. reported weaker profitability in the first quarter of 2026, with net profit attributable to shareholders falling 8.6pct YoY to 2.23 bln yuan (USD 326 mln). Revenue rose 5.7pct YoY to…
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…
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…
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…
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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