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Commented by Stefan Feulner on August 4th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Fortescue, Strategic Resources, Rio Tinto: Why the Market for Premium Ore Could Explode Right Now
Iron ore is abundant on Earth. But the material needed for lower-carbon steel production could become scarce. Direct reduction plants require significantly higher-quality ore than traditional blast furnaces. At the same time, new steel production capacity is set to come online in India and Southeast Asia alone, while aging mines are disappearing from the market, shifting the competitive landscape. In the future, what will matter most is not just who supplies the most tonnage, but who can offer high-quality material, affordable energy, and the right infrastructure.
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