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Iron Ore Prices Continue Their Gradual Climb — Will This Continue?

08 Sunday Dec 2013

Posted by Angela Chao in Dry bulk shipping

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China Iron & Steel Association, China's steel producers, Dalian Commodity Exchange, demand for shipments, iron ore, raw material, Steel Index

Iron ore scheduled for May 2014 delivery finished the month of November 0.2% higher in active trading on the Dalian Commodity Exchange. Climbing almost 2% for the month, the most traded iron ore was selling at 939 yuan per ton. This would be the largest gain since August, due in large part to the stockpiling of raw material by China’s steel producers.

All of this is good news for Rio Tinto and Vale, leaders in the iron ore mining industry, supplanting any losses they might see from copper sales, where the prices fell by as much as 3% in November. Continue reading →

Growing Stockpiles of Iron Ore in Chinese Ports Affecting Iron Ore Futures

05 Tuesday Nov 2013

Posted by Angela Chao in Dry bulk shipping

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Dalian Commodity Exchange, economic growth plan, International miners, Iron ore prices, steel mills, Yandi iron ore

Chinese iron ore futures continued their downward slide, as the month of October came to a close. 62% grade iron ore scheduled for May delivery, which is seeing the most activity on the Dalian Commodity Exchange, traded at $150 a ton, including VAT and China’s other import fees. Futures contracts began trading on the Dalian exchange in mid-October. Iron ore prices for immediate delivery fell more than a percentage point, to $131.80 a ton, reaching their low prices of early October. Industry analysts predict that prices could fall as low as $130 a ton in November, however early trading results hold a small glimmer of hope that perhaps Dalian iron ore futures have stabilized. For example, traders expect BHP’s Australian Yandi iron ore to sell at around $123 a ton. Futures analysts point to overabundance of supply as the reason for the low prices. Continue reading →

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Angela Chao
Chairman and C.E.O. of Foremost Group, a leading shipping and trading enterprise, Angela Chao is an active businesswoman who serves on several boards and loves to volunteer. Angela comes from a loving and supportive family of Chinese descent. The Chao family dedicate themselves to serving and contributing to society.

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