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Iron ore falls as China steel group urges output cuts

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Vivek Dhar says a call from China’s main steel industry group to curb mill output and reduce inventories is weighing on iron-ore prices.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Vivek Dhar said a call by China's main steel industry group for mills to cut output and trim inventories is pressuring iron ore prices. He said more than 90% of Chinese steel mills are estimated to be unprofitable, and that market conditions appear to be worsening.