[Brief Comment on Chinese Iron Ore] Iron ore concentrate prices in the Tangshan area may edge up slightly
Iron ore concentrates in the Tangshan area are relatively stable, with 66% grade dry basis, tax-inclusive EXW prices at 960-970 yuan/mt. On the supply side, overall resources at mines and beneficiation plants are relatively tight, providing some support to ore prices. On the demand side, hot metal production of local steel mill blast furnaces remains at a relatively high level, continuing to support demand for iron ore concentrates.