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Ironing Out The Issues

By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive To Iron Investing News With key indicators across developed economies showing an improvement in the quarter, mining heavyweight BHP Billiton Ltd has teamed up with rivals Rio Tinto Group and Posco, Asia’s most profitable steelmaker, in raising iron-ore production.  An uptick in demand from automakers and builders has ensured a good [...]

Chinese Mills Turn On the Heat

By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive To Iron Investing News The heat is on. Australian miner Fortescue Metals Group (FMG.AX) said on Thursday that Chinese steel mills are unlikely to get a better deal for iron ore purchases than the 33 per cent reduction agreed by Japanese and South Korean rivals. Fortescue, Australia’s third-largest iron ore miner, [...]

POSCO reported 50 percent cut in iron ore prices

South Korea’s POSCO, the world’s No.4 steelmaker, reported that on Friday it was seeking a 50 percent cut in contract iron ore prices for the year started on April 1. POSCO vice president Kwon Young-tae stated: The price gap is quite wide as miners are demanding a 20 percent reduction but we believe it has [...]

Posco will grow despite economy

Posco will continue to decline output in March amid a sluggish global steel market but will remain active in investment. For full story, click here

POSCO says may cut steel output if market worsens

Posco, the world’s No 4 steelmaker, may cut output next year if market conditions deteriorate further and a weaker won currency depresses earnings in the coming months, the company said. For full story, click here