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Could the Middle East conflict help Australia catch up in green iron?

04 May, 2026
The Middle East has established itself as a major potential hub for the production and export of lower-emissions iron to steelmakers in Europe and Asia, with its steel industries long dominated by direct reduced iron (DRI) technology. Howev...

Asia-Pacific’s Green Steel Demand Opportunity

04 May, 2026
As the biggest steel-producing and consuming region, Asia-Pacific (APAC) is key to transitioning the global steel industry to clean energy. Unlocking APAC’s green steel demand will contribute substantially to transforming this market and en...

India’s critical mineral imports show high concentration of trade linkages, reinforcing need for diversification

04 May, 2026
Access to critical minerals is not just a supply chain concern for India. It sits at the heart of the country’s energy security, industrial competitiveness, and the pace of energy transition. Of the 30 minerals deemed critical by the centra...

European corn prices rise on freight, fertilizer cost pressures

04 May, 2026
European corn prices have risen in recent days amid increased freight and fertilizer costs, affecting the global market, according to the European traders. Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, assessed EXW Tarragona Corn at Eur226/metric ...

World Bank’s 21.6% aluminum price growth forecast is being eclipsed

04 May, 2026
The World Bank projected aluminum prices to increase by 21.6% this year compared with 2025, with the forecast underpinned by tight supply and inventories, alongside firm demand from emerging industries. The market price, however, has been e...

Venezuela’s oil exports climb 14% to highest level in over 7 years

04 May, 2026
Venezuela’s oil exports increased 14% to 1.23 million barrels per day in April, marking the highest level in more than seven years, according to shipping data and documents from state company PDVSA released on Friday. The rise in exports wa...

MMI Daily Iron Ore Index Report April 28 2026

30 Apr, 2026
Today, the DCE iron ore futures were in the doldrums today, declining in the morning session before rebounding in the afternoon. The most-traded I2609 contract ultimately closed at 780.5 yuan/mt, down 0.89% from the previous trading session...

Iron Ore Falls as China Releases BHP Stockpiles

30 Apr, 2026
Iron ore futures dropped below CNY 780 per ton, hitting a more than one-week low after some Chinese steelmakers were cleared to collect and trade cargoes from BHP Group that had built up at ports. The stockpiles had accumulated during a pro...