Iron Ore Stays Near Highs as Traders Eye Brazil Port Fire

Iron ore held steady near Tuesday’s highs, as traders eyed a fire at a major Brazilian hub for exports of the steel-making ingredient.

Futures rose above $107, staying at the highest levels seen since February. Prices surged earlier this week as the market weighed upcoming restocking in China against concerns over supply from Rio Tinto Group’s Simandou mineBloomberg Terminal in Guinea. Meanwhile, Dalian iron ore futures extended gains.

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