Author: Lalita

  • Spot iron ore price under pressure on steel production curbs

    Spot iron ore price under pressure on steel production curbs

    Spot iron ore price for Fe 62% fines yesterday dropped by $2.85 to $172.75/t CFR China following a downturn in the futures market. Sentiments weakened after Tangshan announced winter production curbs to control pollution. Market participants were mixed in their expectations toward preferential demand for Mar or Apr-pricing cargoes. Some believed that speculative demand may…