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Fortescue Calls on China to Revise Iron Ore Purchasing Strategy

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 05:04 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 05:04 | 1 source | 1 article

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Fortescue Metals Group's chairman has publicly called on China to reconsider its current approach to purchasing iron ore. The chairman suggests that China's existing strategy may not be optimal for its long-term economic interests. The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the stability and transparency of the iron ore market, a crucial commodity for China's vast steel industry. Any shift in China's iron ore procurement policies could have significant implications for global iron ore producers and the broader commodities market.

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Fortescue Chairman Urges China to End Iron Ore Buying Strategy Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 25 mar. 2026, 05:04 (3 hours ago)

Fortescue Chairman Urges China to End Iron Ore Buying Strategy

Fortescue Ltd.’s Executive Chairman Andrew Forrest said China’s state-backed iron buyer should stop using tactics aimed at negotiating lower prices for the key steel ingredient.

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