Iron ore fines (Fe 62%) spot prices inched up by $0.20/t d-o-d to $103.50/t CFR China on 18 Mar’25, supported by stable demand and trading activity. While hot metal production remained subdued, healthy steel mill margins contributed to rising iron ore prices. However, mills’ low-inventory strategy has limited their ability to absorb full-cargo high-grade shipments.

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