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Home / Metal News / MMi Iron Ore Review - Apr 2020 Update

MMi Iron Ore Review - Apr 2020 Update

May 13, 2020 10:08

Source:SMM

Operating rates at Chinese domestic mines rose slightly in April and therefore domestic supply is set to rise further in May. This has lead to an easing of premiums and increasing discounts for high fe iron ore at the port. SMM expects prices of domestic iron ore to rise slightly in some areas in May.

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