MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (September 24)

Published: Sep 24, 2026 18:05 (GMT+8)

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Iron ore futures were steady today. The DCE most-traded I2701 contract settled at 713.5 yuan/mt, unchanged from the previous session. Qingdao port spot prices fell 1 yuan/mt on average. Traders were moderately active and mills stayed on the sidelines.

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