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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...

Iron ore snaps losing streak, but China demand jitters linger

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rebounded on Monday from oversold levels, although traders’ disappointment particularly over tepid demand for construction steel products in...

Iron ore extends losses on concerns over China demand prospects

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday, with demand prospects temporarily weighed down by China’s consideration to cut its crude steel...

Dalian iron ore slips on concerns of China intervention, output curbs

Dalian iron ore futures extended losses on Tuesday as traders weighed the prospects of further government intervention in the market following the latest warning...

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