MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (March 10)

Published: Mar 10, 2026 17:57

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The trend of iron ore futures today first declined and then rebounded, with the market remaining stable in the afternoon. The main contract, I2605, eventually closed at 784 RMB/ton, up 0.26% from the previous trading session.

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