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China’s April iron ore imports up 5% y/y

China’s imports of iron ore rose 5.1% in April from the same period the previous year, customs data showed on Tuesday, as buyers anticipated...

Iron ore leaps on renewed hopes for steel demand revival in China

Iron ore futures rebounded strongly on Monday, with the Singapore benchmark climbing back above $100 a tonne after a downbeat start to the week,...

China’s manufacturing wobble may drive coal use even higher

China is already on track to emit the most coal-fired power emissions in history in 2023, but may now push coal use up another...

Iron ore slump deepens on China demand worries, ample supply

Iron ore futures slumped to fresh four-month lows on Monday as weak steel demand in China prompted a production slowdown, while major miners’ latest...

Port of Hedland Iron Ore Exports 2% Down in March 2023

Pilbara Ports Authority has delivered a total monthly throughput of 62.1 million tonnes (Mt) for March 2023. This throughput was a three per cent increase...

Vale’s first-quarter iron ore output grows 5.8%

Brazilian miner Vale SA reported on Tuesday a 5.8% year-on-year increase in first-quarter iron ore production, boosted by its key S11D project. The company produced...

Iron ore hits one-week high on better-than-expected China growth

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures climbed to one-week highs on Tuesday, as better-than-expected economic growth in China for the March quarter boosted investor...

Iron ore retreats on disappointing steel demand data

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures retreated in afternoon trade on Thursday after weaker-than-expected steel demand data disappointed the market. Output of construction steel products,...

Iron ore extends losses on weak steel demand, China intervention fears

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures fell for a second session on Tuesday, pressured by higher shipments, weak steel demand in the traditionally peak...

Iron ore slides on regulatory crackdown fears, weather disruptions

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures dropped on Monday, as traders worried about further government intervention in the market after last week’s rally. Talk in...

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