[Domestic Iron Ore Brief Review: Iron Ore Concentrates in Tangshan Area Expected to Fluctuate] This week, the domestic ore market in Tangshan was generally stable with a slight rise, with some steel mills increasing their procurement prices by 5-10 yuan/mt. The current delivery-to-factory price, tax included, for 66% grade iron ore concentrates on a dry basis was 1,005-1,010 yuan/mt. However, steel mills have slowed down their procurement pace, and their overall willingness to drive down prices remains strong, while traders are cautious in inquiries and procurement.

[Domestic Iron Ore Brief: Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in East Liaoning Expected to Remain in the Doldrums] Domestic ore prices in East Liaoning edged up by 10 yuan/mt. Local mine operations remain at persistently low levels, leading to tight spot cargo availability in the market. Coupled with steel mills' pre-National Day restocking expectations, sellers maintain a positive outlook, holding firm on high offers and showing reluctance to accept lower bids. However, steel mills, affected by weak sales of finished products,

[Domestic Iron Ore Brief: Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in Tangshan May Edge Up] The domestic iron ore market in Tangshan remained generally stable, with ex-factory prices for 66% grade iron ore concentrates on a dry basis, including tax, ranging from 1,005 to 1,010 yuan per metric ton. Some producers showed improved purchasing enthusiasm, and large mines saw better tender results. However, market transactions remained relatively weak, with no significant increase in inquiries from producers. The tight supply situation for low-grade resources is expected to become more pronounced.

[Domestic Iron Ore Brief: Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in West Liaoning May Fluctuate] Trading activity in west Liaoning was subdued, with iron ore concentrate prices edging up by 10-20 yuan/mt. The current delivery-to-factory price, tax included, for 66% grade iron ore concentrates on a dry basis stood at 740-750 yuan/mt. Most traders adopted a wait-and-see approach, with only a few making small purchases at suitable prices. Mines and beneficiation plants maintained a strong reluctance to budge on prices, with the majority operating with relatively low inventory, and some beneficiation plants having relatively small capacity.

[Domestic Iron Ore Brief Review: Tangshan Region Iron Ore Concentrates Prices May Fluctuate at Highs] The Tangshan domestic ore market remained relatively stable overall, with the delivery-to-factory price, tax included, for 66% grade iron ore concentrates (dry basis) at 1,005-1,010 yuan/mt. Local ROM and low-grade resources were tight and priced high, supporting high costs for beneficiation plants. Additionally, due to low inventory levels and flexible production at most plants,