MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (March 3)

Published: Mar 3, 2026 18:09

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Today, DCE Iron ore futures trended stronger, with the most-traded I2605 contract closing at 753.5 RMB/ton, an increase of 0.67% from the previous trading session. In the physical market, spot prices were broadly unchanged from the prior day.

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