Iron ore - updated 10-Feb-2013
U.S. cents per dry metric ton unit
Iron ore
Iron ore
Iron ore
Metals and Minerals
Iron ore (Brazil), Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (Vale, formerly CVRD) Carajas sinter feed, for years 2005-09, 67.50% Fe (iron) content (dry weight) ores, moisture 8.0%; for year 2004, 67.40% Fe; 2000-03, 67.55% Fe, moisture 7.6 - 8.0 %; contract price to Europe, f.o.b. Ponta da Madeira. Unit dry metric ton unit (dmtu) stands for mt 1% Fe-unit. To convert price in cents/dmtu to $/dmt SSF (dry ore), multiply by percent Fe content.