China: Spot iron ore prices edge up d-o-d amid improved buying interest

Iron ore (Fe 62%) fines spot prices inched up by $0.45/t d-o-d to $117.70/t CFR China on 6 Mar’24 as some procurement actions was seen for April deliveries, as mills in need of restocking turned to sourcing feedstocks from overseas. The discount rate is supported, considering the cost effectiveness of using lower grade fines.