Thursday, April 16, 2009

SE Asia Steelmakers Speculate On Iron Ore Price

Steelmakers in South East Asia are paying special attention to negotiations on the yearly iron ore contracts and expect the benchmark price to decrease 44~45% to release cost pressures on the production of steel.

Sources in Malaysia suggest the iron ore price will be cut by 40~50% and PT Krakatau, the biggest steel producer in Indonesia estimates that the pig iron price will decline by 40% and the new price will be confirmed this week or next week.

Source: Alibaba News Channel/MetalBiz

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