Iran's total iron and steel exports, including semi-finished products and steel products, amounted to 5 million 286 thousand tons in the first 6 months of this year.

MOIL's production in September was 135,000 mt, increasing by 10 percent year on year.

Vale is a major global producer of iron ore, copper and nickel.

The company and Indonesian energy and mineral resources ministry could not be reached for comment.

Vale is a major global producer of iron ore, copper and nickel.

Integrated steelmaker Cliffs and electric arc furnace (EAF) competitor Nucor were both said to be offering at $750/st.

The company and Indonesian energy and mineral resources ministry could not be reached for comment.

Port Hedland shipped 47.8mn t in August, up from 43.74mn t in July and 45.8mn t in August 2022, according to Pilbara Ports Authority data.