Iron ore continues to influence the ferrous complex, steel prices reflect the rising cost of iron ore and producers are passing it on to the consumers.
The final effect on seaborne volumes is yet to be seen, but it is likely that an expected increase in exports from Brazil for 2019 will instead be a small contraction.
"While challenges are part of the uncertain environment that we operate in... we have the right strategy and teams in place to create sustainable shareholder value."
It is very important that we can see the assets in our mix have long-term potential and to the extent that they don't or there is other strategic reasons to disinvest, we will do that.