[China Iron Ore Brief] Prices of Iron Ore Concentrates in Shandong Region May Rise
This week, mines and beneficiation plants in Shandong quoted 64% grade alkaline powder at 810 yuan ex-mine on a dry, pre-tax, acceptance basis, and steel mills raised prices in tandem. Most mines and beneficiation plants maintained normal production as planned; steel mills, especially those in Hebei, purchased actively, with small mills and traders shipping according to scheduled orders. Trading in the region was relatively active throughout the week, and miners held no excess inventory. Recently, iron ore futures have shown a strong trend, which may lift domestic concentrate prices.