MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (June 22)

Published: Jun 22, 2026 18:03

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The DCE iron ore futures continued to hit bottom today, with the most-traded I2609 contract closing at 739.5 yuan/mt, down 0.87%. Port spot prices fell by 3-5 yuan/mt from pre-holiday levels.

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