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It is reported that top Chinese steel mills are forced to cut output as the government looks to take more measures with tougher regulations to curb pollution.Falling production and a credit crunch have pushed mills to reduce purchases of raw material iron ore, making China's iron ore futures hit a contract low and steel futures touched a near six-week trough last Thursday.Steel demand has also slowed as cold weather in north China hampers construction projects. Trading is also thinning as the end of the year approaches.The most-traded iron ore futures for May delivery hit a session low to RMB 885 (US$150) a ton last Thursday on the Dalian Commodity Exchange, the lowest point since the contract was launched in October.