China: Spot iron ore prices remain stable d-o-d on better margins

Spot prices of iron ore fines (Fe 62%) remained stable at $116.60/t CFR China on 10 May’24 supported by better margins. There was a small uptick in molten iron production as more steel mills resumed operations, taking advantage of favourable margins before the holidays. Demand for low-grade fines stayed strong as many mills opted for a mix of high and low-grade materials.