Rio Tinto Group and Fortescue Ltd, two of the world’s largest iron ore producers, have switched the index they use to price shipments for the world’s largest commodities consumer, a rare change that follows public criticism of the current mechanism from state-backed buyer China Mineral Resources Group.
Rio Tinto Group and Fortescue Ltd, two of the world’s largest iron ore producers, have switched the index they use to price shipments for the world’s largest commodities consumer, a rare change that follows public criticism of the current mechanism from state-backed buyer China Mineral Resources Group.
Iron and bauxite iore at the Yantai port in eastern China.
Iron ore futures were set for their highest close since late November, riding a broader year-end rally in metals as traders look ahead to potential policy support from Beijing.
Iron ore futures were set for their highest close since late November, riding a broader year-end rally in metals as traders look ahead to potential policy support from Beijing.