It is reported that 99.15 tonnes iron ore from Mongolia are reported to be imported at Mongolia on March 27th becoming the first passage of this year there.

Staffs in Baotou Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau had checked carefully on those imported iron ore so as to ensure its successful passage.

It is known that more than 250 tonnes Mongolian iron ore had been exported to China in August 2008 for the first time and the volume rocketed to over 700 tonnes in November.

In order to enlarge export, one Mongolian company just applied to its related department for temporary one port open to special Chinese enterprises in 2008. Now, the proposal is approved by both countries and it will be as effective since April. Thus, around 0.1 million tonnes iron ore is estimated to be imported to China this year.

(Source: http://www.cqn.com.cn)