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Dalian iron ore closes at lowest in more than a year on weak Chinese steel outlook

Prices of Dalian iron ore futures fell for the fourth consecutive sessionon Wednesday to close at their lowest in more than a year, as...

Dalian iron ore posts steepest drop in nearly two years

Dalian iron ore futures logged their sharpest daily drop in almost two years on Tuesday, as bleak economic data from top consumer China clouded...

Dalian iron ore posts largest daily loss in nearly two years

Dalian ore futures prices tumbled to log their steepest daily fall in almost two years on Monday, weighed down by a batch of dismal...

Shanghai copper touches 3-week high

Copper prices in Shanghai climbed to their highest in more than three weeks on Monday, supported by a rebound in demand in China and...

Iron ore extends gains on fresh Chinese property support

Iron ore futures extended gains on Thursday, underpinned by fresh support to top consumer China’s property sector, along with rising margins among steelmakers. The most-traded...

BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally

Mining giant BHP’s quick fix to a recent six-day strikeat its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations...

Dalian iron ore extends gains on strengthening steel prices

Dalian iron ore climbed on Tuesday, supported by a persistent rise in steel prices in top consumer China, although lingering doubts around demand prospects...

Iron ore slides as soft China demand heightens supply pressure

Prices of iron ore futures slid on Monday, dragged down by heightened supply pressure while steel demand in top consumer China has been weakened...

Singapore iron ore falls below $100/t on talks of China steel output curbs

Iron ore futures prices declined for a third straight session on Thursday, with the Singapore benchmark falling below the key psychological level of $100...

Iron ore extends fall on China demand concern, high supply

Iron ore futures prices fell for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, undermined by weak near-term demand from top consumer China and growing concerns...

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