MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (October 20)

Published: Oct 20, 2026 18:04 (GMT+8)

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Iron ore futures traded in a narrow range today. The DCE most-traded contract settled at 681.5 yuan/mt, down 0.15% from the previous session. Qingdao port spot prices fell 1–2 yuan/mt on average. Traders were reasonably active, and mills restocked only to cover immediate needs. Spot trading was thin.

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