Friday, February 12, 2010

Miners, Steel Mills Edging Towards 40 Per Cent Iron Ore Price Hike

Platt’s are quoting media reports that the big three iron ore miners have asked China’s five largest steel mills for a provisional 40% rise in iron ore prices and at least one has indicated a willingness to agree to the increase.

The increase has been discussed with each of the five separately and a source close to the negotiations claims that the miners are optimistic that the steel producers will agree a price in the next few weeks.

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