PRICING NOTICE: Discontinuation of weekly China import iron ore pellet (65-66% Fe) assessment

Following market consultation, Steel First has decided to discontinue the weekly China import iron ore pellet (65-66% Fe) assessment cfr main port, with effect from September 27, 2013.

September 2, 2013

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Steel First will continue to publish the weekly Iron Ore Pellet Index (65% Fe) cfr Qingdao, with the full pricing series dating from April 6, 2012, available in the Steel First pricing database.

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For queries, please contact editor Vera Blei at vblei@steelfirst.com.

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