Iron ore concentrate prices in the Tangshan area edged down, with the current dry basis, tax-inclusive EXW price for 66% grade iron ore concentrates at 950-955 yuan/mt. At mines and beneficiation plants, iron ore concentrate resources remain tight, but overall supply has become relatively looser than previously; on the demand side, steel mills are mostly purchasing as needed, and some have again formulated maintenance plans, weakening support for iron ore concentrate demand. Steel mills overall have a strong desire to bargain down prices. However, iron ore futures have been trending strong recently, and local iron ore concentrate prices are expected to consolidate in the short term. [SMM Steel]
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