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China eyes bigger role in iron ore pricing and hedging

Steel Guru | December 1, 2011 | 4:46 am China Europe Iron Ore

China plans to launch an iron ore swaps business and a physical iron ore trading platform are a clear sign of its desire to take on a bigger role in pricing its biggest import commodity and protect itself against increasing volatility. A 31% slump in…