The seaborne iron ore market finally gained Friday after a steady period of weakening, tracking a small flow of buying interest ahead of Chinese holidays and a slight boost in steel prices.
Productivity, followed by capital decisions and obtaining a social license to operate, are among the top risks global mining and metals companies face.
Reviving the China-India ore trade which peaked at 120mtpa in 2009 could be part of a grand bargain when Modi and Xi meet for the first time in New Delhi.