Benchmark Fe61% iron ore fines spot prices rose by $0.55\/t d-o-d to $108.2\/dmt CFR China on 1 Apr’26. Prices rose slightly on firm demand for May cargoes despite ample supply and weak medium-grade demand. Freight and oil supply concerns may disrupt mining, especially for smaller Australian miners. Port stock pressure on prompt prices is unlikely to impact May premiums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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