The State Administration for Market Regulation and two government authorities, warned on Tuesday that iron ore-related companies should not fabricate or publish any false price information and should not drive up prices.

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As of Feb. 9, the price of primary iron ore contracts had risen by 14.85 percent this year, according to China Securities Journal.

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The announcement will help stabilize the industrial chain and maintain market stability.

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