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Indian Low Grade Iron Ore Fines Export Prices Pick Up in Recent Deals to China

Indian Low Grade Iron Ore Fines Export Prices Pick Up in Recent Deals to China
Mining News Pro - Indian low-grade iron ore fines export market regained momentum this week with various deals being reported. Indian low-grade iron ore fines assessment has increased this week to USD 57-59/MT, CFR China as against last week`s assessment at USD 54-55/MT, CFR China. As per the sources Chinese mills are actively booking material for Mar/April shipments, in order to maintain their margins.
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According to Mining News Pro - As per the sources, Odisha based miners have concluded low-grade iron ore fines (Fe 58/57%) export deals this week at around USD 57-59/MT, CFR China for March/April shipment.

Another trader from Odisha has also booked one vessel to China at USD 59-60/MT CFR China during this week.

As per the reports, amid shrinking steel margins of Chinese mills turned interest towards low-grade ore for cost-effectiveness.

Earlier, the emanated Coronavirus outbreak in China desiccates the seaborne iron ore trade. Still, a substantial leeway of iron ore trade is a matter of concern.

Iron ore port inventories in China fall -: As per data compiled by SteelHome consultancy, iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports dropped to 128.6 MnT as of 20th Feb’20 against 130.65 MnT a week before.

Spot iron ore prices increased USD 4/MT W-o-W-: Chinese spot iron ore prices increased by USD 4/MT this week to USD 92/MT, CFR China against USD 88/MT, CFR China a week before.


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