September 07, 2008
Indian iron ore spot prices stay flat last week
China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals and Chemicals Importers & Exporters has released the average reference prices for import transactions of ferrous 63.5% Indian iron ore concluded last week on January 28th 2008 as under
| | Price | Change |
| FOB Indian port | USD 136 to USD 140 | None |
| CIF Chinese port | USD 187 to USD 190 | Down by USD 1 to 2 |
The change is with reference to that posted on January 21st 2008.
The reference price practice is intended to regulate the domestic trading of Indian iron ore and avoid speculation on the raw material for China's booming steel industry. The China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals and Chemicals Importers & Exporters are the largest trading association in China.
