Iron ore

Iron ore is one of the most important steelmaking ingredients used by steelmakers across the globe. With the growing importance of green steel production driving the steel market to decarbonize, demand for low-carbon steelmaking materials is evolving quickly to favor higher grades like the 65% iron ore.

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US steelmaking raw material imports rise in March vs Feb

US imports of steelmaking raw materials rose by 7.46% month on month in March, with higher ferrous scrap and pig iron volumes outweighing declines in shipments of direct-reduced iron (DRI), according to the latest data from the US Census Bureau

May 17, 2022

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3 reasons why demand for high-grade iron ore in China is likely to remain limited

At least three reasons have been identified by market participants as the key factors constraining demand for high-grade iron ore concentrate and pellet in China - in turn, prompting premium levels to narrow

May 11, 2022

Alex Theo

Iron ore concentrate, pellet prices track uptick in fines segment

Seaborne iron ore concentrate and pellet prices rose slightly in the week ended Friday May 6, tracking the upward momentum in the iron ore fines segment, market sources said

May 9, 2022

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Iron ore

High-grade iron ore and the future of greener steelmaking