[Domestic Iron Ore Brief: Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in Tangshan Expected to Fluctuate at Highs] This week, a miner in Shandong reported a price of 863 (down 11) for 64-grade alkaline powder on a dry basis, pre-tax, and acceptance-paid basis. Most mines maintained normal production, and steel mills actively purchased under long-term agreements, with no significant changes in blending ratios observed for now. Trading activity was robust. This week, although the fundamental supply strength and weak demand for imported ore constrained prices, positive external expectations remained.

[Domestic Iron Ore Brief: Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in West Liaoning Expected to Fluctuate] The domestic ore market in west Liaoning remains relatively stable. The ex-factory price for 66% grade iron ore concentrates on a wet basis, excluding tax, is 740-750 yuan/mt. Traders' inquiry enthusiasm is moderate, beneficiation plants face relatively small inventory pressure, and mines and beneficiation plants mostly maintain firm high offers. Local mines and beneficiation plants are currently operating normally as planned.

[Domestic Iron Ore Brief: Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in Tangshan Expected to Fluctuate at Highs] Today, the domestic ore market in western Liaoning remained relatively stable in some areas, with ex-factory prices for 66% grade iron ore concentrates on a wet basis, excluding tax, at 740-750 yuan/mt. The tight supply of spot resources in the local market persisted, with beneficiation plants holding firm on high offers. Some traders slightly increased purchase prices in line with steel mill pricing. Steel mills currently mostly

[Domestic Iron Ore Brief: Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in West Liaoning Expected to Fluctuate at Highs] Today, the domestic ore market in some areas of west Liaoning remained relatively stable, with ex-factory prices for 66% grade iron ore concentrates on a wet basis, excluding tax, at 740–750 yuan/mt. The current tight supply of spot resources in the local market remains unchanged, with beneficiation plants holding firm on high offers. Some traders, aligning with steel mill pricing, slightly increased purchase prices. Steel mills are currently operating mostly in accordance with

Commodities giant BHP has made what CEO Mike Henry described as “a strong start to the year”, with solid operational performance and record output from key assets underpinning a constructive outlook for the world’s biggest miner by market value.