MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (May 20)

Published: May 20, 2026 18:04

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Iron ore futures saw intense trading today, with the most-traded contract I2609 closing at 800 yuan/mt, up 0.19% from the previous trading session. Port spot prices were basically flat compared to the previous day. Traders showed moderate quoting activity; steel mills restocked on an as-needed basis with few inquiries; overall spot market transactions were limited.

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