According to the China Iron & Steel Association, important iron ore projects in West Africa and elsewhere have been completed and started production, supporting supply diversification.
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Analysis: A broader geographic supply base could give steelmakers more sourcing options and reduce reliance on established producing regions.
MetalMate analysis- CISA identifies West Africa and other regions as sources of new iron ore supply.
- The approved claim provides no project names, capacities or commissioning dates.
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- 30 September 2026
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更加公平、透明、可持续的铁矿石市场新秩序正逐步构建 — China Iron & Steel Association
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