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China’s Iron Ore Sway May Leave Japan a Price Taker: Woodmac

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Japan and other major iron ore buyers may become price takers as China’s state-backed purchasing company seeks greater influence over how the steelmaking ingredient is priced, according to consultant Wood Mackenzie Ltd.

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