China's Nov. iron ore imports reach 2d-highest level in history

Dec 10, 2012 | 10:12 AM |

Tags  iron ore, Chinese imports, Chinese customs, steel mill restocking

SHANGHAI — China’s iron ore imports jumped in November to the second-highest monthly level in history as steel mills replenished stocks.

The arrival of 65.8 million tonnes in November, a 16.6-percent increase from the previous month, was topped only by the 68.9 million tonnes recorded in January 2011, according to preliminary Chinese customs....





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