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China’s Jan-Feb coal imports from Russia rise, Australia supply resumes

China’s average daily coal imports from Russia rose in the first two months of 2023 compared with December, boosted by strong restocking demand as...

Iron ore succumbs to risk aversion, report of China steel curbs

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures slumped on Thursday, along with steel benchmarks in China as sentiment soured, mirroring a broader risk aversion triggered...

Iron ore holds ground as China demand optimism persists

Benchmark iron ore futures held ground on Wednesday as China’s activity data in January and February pointed to an economic rebound, albeit gradual, for...

China coal output up 5.8% in Jan-Feb as new capacity comes online

China’s coal output rose by 5.8% in the first two months of 2023 from the same period a year earlier, government data showed on...

China Lifts Unofficial Ban on Australian Coal

China will allow all domestic companies to import Australian coal, signaling an end to trade restrictions imposed in late 2020. Ports and customs offices have...

China may take steps to curb surging iron ore prices – state media

Chinese regulators may take steps to curb surging iron ore prices, the state-owned Shanghai Securities Journal said on Friday, without providing details on any...

Dalian iron ore climbs as markets bet on bullish steel demand outlook

Dalian iron ore extended gains on Wednesday as market participants bet on the prospect of steel demand picking up since China has entered its...

Iron ore slides after China seeks advice on rising prices

Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures weakened on Monday after China’s state planner said last week it had sought expert advice on policy measures...

Dalian iron ore rises as China’s steel hubs lift production curbs

Dalian iron ore futures extended gains for a second session on Thursday as market sentiment improved following the removal of production curbs in key...

Iron ore jumps on China data, bullish steel demand outlook

Iron ore futures jumped on Wednesday, as better-than-expected China manufacturing activity data raised hopes for a demand rebound in the world’s top steel producer. The...

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Port of Long Beach, MARAD agree to test nuclear-powered vessels

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