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Uptick From China Bolsters Hope for Iron

By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive To Iron Investing News Ahead of contract talks, iron-ore miners are seeking a price rise. On the horizon is a firmer demand in China, which has ensured that despite concerns about the length and depth of the global recession, iron ore miners are pushing for as much as a 5 per [...]

Introduction to Iron

Iron is one of the most abundant elements on earth and accounts for 95% of worldwide metal production. It is key in the construction of machinery, tools, automobiles, ships, buildings, etc., due to its strength and low cost. Because pure iron is very soft, it is most often used in the form of steel. Metallic [...]