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Iron Ore Prices Surge on China Steel News
Iron ore futures have experienced a boost following China’s announcement of a new strategy to address overcapacity in its steel industry. China, the world’s largest consumer of iron ore, has outlined measures aimed at capping the steel sector’s expansion, leading to positive market reactions. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology plans to limit the annual growth of the steel sector’s added value to approximately 4 per cent for both 2026 and 2027. According to ANZ, the new regulations will prevent steel manufacturers from increasing production capacity. Companies will be required to expedite the ... (full story)