Core Insights - Vale S.A. (VALE) stock has increased by 47.9% over the past year, outperforming the industry growth of 44%, the Zacks Basic Materials sector's 33.4% gain, and the S&P 500's 21.5% rise [1][5] - The company has also surpassed peers such as Rio Tinto (40.1%), BHP Group (39.1%), and Fortescue Ltd (33.6%) [1][5] Financial Performance - Vale reported a 9.2% year-over-year increase in net operating revenues for Q4, reaching approximately $11 billion [7] - The Iron Solutions segment generated $8.4 billion in revenues, a 3% increase, supported by a 5% rise in volumes and a 3% improvement in realized iron ore fines prices [7] - The Base Metals segment's revenues surged 36% year-over-year to $2.69 billion, with copper revenues increasing by 62% to $1.57 billion due to a 9% rise in volumes and a 20% increase in average realized prices [8] - Vale's pro-forma adjusted EBITDA rose 17% year-over-year to $4.8 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 43.7% compared to 40.7% in the previous year [9] Production and Growth Outlook - Vale's iron ore production for 2025 was approximately 336 million tons (Mt), exceeding the original guidance of 325-335 Mt [10] - Copper output was around 382.4 thousand tons (kt), above the guided 340-370 kt, while nickel output reached 177.2 kt, surpassing the target of 160-175 kt [10] - The company plans to increase iron ore production capacity to 335-345 Mt in 2026 and 360 Mt by 2030, with significant capital expenditures planned [11][12] Cost Management - Vale has reduced fixed costs to $5.8 billion in 2025 from $6.3 billion previously, with a target of $5.7 billion for 2026 [16] - The company has achieved cost reductions of 3% in iron, 77% in copper, and 27% in nickel businesses in 2025 [16] Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vale's earnings for fiscal 2026 is $2.10 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 15.4% [18] - The earnings estimate for fiscal 2027 suggests a growth of 2.3% [18] Dividend and Returns - Vale's current dividend yield stands at 4.37%, significantly higher than the sector's average of 2.03% [20] - The company's return on equity is 20.16%, exceeding the sector average of 11.55% [20]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the document. 2. Core View of the Report - The overseas supply of iron ore fluctuates at a high level with a marginal decline. The BHP negotiation issue intensifies the expectation of resource structural tension. Overseas, the Middle - East conflict affects the commodity market, with high uncertainty in the situation. The continuation of the conflict may increase freight costs and slightly disrupt the supply side. Overall, affected by the negotiation issue and overseas geopolitical conflicts, iron ore prices fluctuate widely. The recent fluctuation range has increased, and attention should be paid to risk control, as well as the progress of subsequent negotiations and the development of the geopolitical situation [11][14]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Weekly Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - **Supply**: The latest global iron ore shipping volume was 2,897.8 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 442.9 tons. The shipping volume from Australia and Brazil was 2,342.1 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 348.5 tons. Australia's shipping volume was 1,753.2 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 195.3 tons, and the volume shipped from Australia to China was 1,465.9 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 105.1 tons. Brazil's shipping volume was 589.0 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 153.3 tons. The arrival volume at 47 ports in China was 2,697.5 tons, a week - on - week increase of 467.5 tons; the arrival volume at 45 ports in China was 2,609.9 tons, a week - on - week increase of 463.0 tons [11]. - **Demand**: The daily average hot metal output was 221.2 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 6.39 tons; the steel mill profitability rate was 41.13%, a week - on - week increase of 3.03 percentage points; the blast furnace operating rate was 78.34%, a week - on - week increase of 0.63 percentage points [11]. - **Inventory**: The total inventory of imported iron ore at 47 ports in the country was 17,947.32 tons, a week - on - week increase of 52.49 tons; the daily average port clearance volume was 332.33 tons, a week - on - week increase of 5.35 tons [11]. 3.2. Spot and Futures Market - **Price Difference**: The PB - Super Special powder price difference was 123 yuan/ton, a change of +7.0 yuan/ton compared with before the holiday. The Carajás fines - PB powder price difference was 152 yuan/ton, a change of +20.0 yuan/ton compared with before the holiday. The Carajás fines - Jinbuba powder price difference was 208 yuan/ton, a change of +21.0 yuan/ton compared with before the holiday. The ((Carajás fines + Super Special powder)/2 - PB powder) price difference was 14.5 yuan/ton, a change of +6.5 yuan/ton compared with before the holiday [19][22]. - **Feed Ratio and Scrap Steel**: The pellet feed ratio was 14.45%, a change of +0.36 percentage points compared with the previous period. The lump ore feed ratio was 12.91%, a change of +0.21 percentage points compared with the previous period. The sinter feed ratio was 72.64%, a change of - 0.56 percentage points compared with the previous period. The price of scrap steel in Tangshan was 2,205 yuan/ton, a week - on - week change of +20 yuan/ton. The price of scrap steel in Zhangjiagang was 2,200 yuan/ton, a week - on - week change of +40 yuan/ton [25]. - **Profit**: The steel mill profitability rate was 41.13%, a week - on - week change of +3.03 percentage points; the import profit of PB powder was - 9.53 yuan/wet ton [28]. 3.3. Inventory - The inventory of imported iron ore at 45 ports in the country was 17,187.52 tons, a week - on - week change of +69.66 tons. The pellet inventory was 383.2 tons, a week - on - week change of +18.25 tons. The iron concentrate powder inventory at ports was 1,664.3 tons, a week - on - week change of +41.89 tons. The lump ore inventory at ports was 1,966.48 tons, a week - on - week change of - 26.58 tons. The Australian ore inventory at ports was 8,328.78 tons, a week - on - week change of +245.29 tons. The Brazilian ore inventory at ports was 5,105 tons, a week - on - week change of - 215.40 tons. The imported iron ore inventory of 247 steel mills was 8,929.1 tons, a week - on - week change of - 82.47 tons [35][38][41][46]. 3.4. Supply Side - **Shipping Volume**: The latest shipping volume from Australia to China through 19 ports was 1,407.7 tons, a week - on - week change of - 101.5 tons. Brazil's shipping volume was 574.5 tons, a week - on - week change of - 163.2 tons. Rio Tinto's shipping volume to China was 545.9 tons, a week - on - week change of - 3.5 tons. BHP's shipping volume to China was 427.9 tons, a week - on - week change of - 24.3 tons. Vale's shipping volume was 387.1 tons, a week - on - week change of - 145.7 tons. FMG's shipping volume to China was 257.6 tons, a week - on - week change of - 34.2 tons [51][54][57]. - **Arrival Volume**: The latest arrival volume at 45 ports was 2,609.9 tons, a week - on - week increase of 463.0 tons. In December, China's non - Australian and non - Brazilian iron ore imports were 2,192.78 tons, a month - on - month increase of 292.36 tons [60]. - **Domestic Mine**: The latest domestic mine capacity utilization rate was 59%, a week - on - week change of +0.95 percentage points. The daily average output of iron concentrate powder from domestic mines was 46.11 tons, a week - on - week change of +0.75 tons [66]. 3.5. Demand Side - The domestic daily average hot metal output was 221.2 tons, a week - on - week change of - 6.39 tons. The blast furnace capacity utilization rate was 82.92%, a week - on - week change of - 2.4 percentage points. The daily average port clearance volume of iron ore at 45 ports was 317.9 tons, a week - on - week change of +6.82 tons. The daily consumption of imported iron ore by 247 steel mills was 271.95 tons, a week - on - week change of - 8.9 tons [71][74]. 3.6. Basis As of March 13, the calculated iron ore BRBF basis was 18.68 yuan/ton, and the basis rate was 2.25% [79].

Group 1: Investment Rating - No investment rating provided in the report Group 2: Core View - Recent iron ore prices have rebounded rapidly from the bottom due to geopolitical conflicts, supply disturbances in the iron ore itself, and seasonal factors. However, the current iron ore fundamentals are weakening, and the supply - demand pattern remains loose. With the rapid increase in iron ore prices, the valuation of the futures market is high, and the risk of further chasing the rise is large. It is recommended that spot enterprises focus on high - level hedging [4]. Group 3: Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategy - **Logic Analysis**: The rapid rebound of iron ore prices is due to geopolitical conflicts, supply disturbances in the iron ore itself, and seasonal factors. The global iron ore shipment is still at a high level, the supply - demand pattern is loose, and the fundamentals may continue to weaken. The port inventory of imported iron ore is at a high level in the past few years, but the actual liquid port inventory may be at a neutral level [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, spot high - level hedging is recommended; for arbitrage, enter the market for high - level reverse arbitrage of the May/September spread; for options, take a wait - and - see approach [4]. Group 4: Core Logic Analysis of Iron Ore Global Iron Ore Shipment - From 2026 to date, the weekly average of global iron ore shipments is 30.18 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 9.6% (27 million tons). Among them, the weekly shipment from Australia is 17.16 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 7.5% (12 million tons), and the weekly shipment from Brazil is 6.51 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 0.6% (4 million tons). The shipments of major overseas mines are at a high level year - on - year, and the shipments in the first half of the year are expected to continue to have a high increase [7]. Non - mainstream Iron Ore Shipment - From 2026 to date, the weekly average of non - Australia and Brazil iron ore shipments is 6.51 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 28% (14 million tons). The weekly average of non - mainstream iron ore shipments from Australia is 2.35 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 6.3% (1.4 million tons), and the weekly average of non - mainstream iron ore shipments from Brazil is 1.77 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 6.5% (1.2 million tons) [9]. Imported Iron Ore Port Inventory - The port inventory of imported iron ore has increased slightly week - on - week, the port congestion has decreased slightly, the steel mill inventory has decreased slightly, and the total inventory of imported iron ore in China has decreased slightly week - on - week. The current port inventory of imported iron ore is at the highest level in the past six years, and the supply - demand pattern of domestic iron ore remains loose [11]. Domestic Terminal Manufacturing Steel Demand - In December 2025, the year - on - year decline in real estate new construction was 19%, and the year - on - year decline in sales area was 17%; the year - on - year decline in infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) was 12%, and the year - on - year decline in manufacturing investment growth was 11%. From 2026 to date, the domestic hot metal output has increased by 0.5% (8 million tons) year - on - year, the crude steel output has decreased by 0.8% (17 million tons) year - on - year, the building materials apparent demand has decreased by 3% (19 million tons) year - on - year, the non - building materials apparent demand has remained basically the same year - on - year, and the domestic crude steel consumption has decreased by 1.2% (19 million tons) year - on - year [13]. Overseas Demand - In 2025, the overseas iron ore consumption decreased by 1% (90 million tons) year - on - year, but the overseas iron element consumption increased by 3.5% (370 million tons) year - on - year, continuously contributing to the increase. Among them, the crude steel output in India overseas increased by 10% (15.5 million tons) year - on - year in 2025, and the crude steel demand in India overseas remained at a relatively high level [13]. Group 5: Iron Ore Fundamental Data Tracking Imported Iron Ore Port Price - The report provides data on the Platts iron ore price index, the price of PB fines at Qingdao Port, the price of Carajas fines at Qingdao Port, and the spread between high, medium, and low - grade fines [20]. Imported Iron Ore Port Profit - The report shows the import profits of PB fines, Carajas fines, Super Special fines, Jinbuba fines, PB lumps, and FMG [22]. East China Mainstream Steel Mill Profit - The report presents the cash profit of East China rebar, the cash profit of East China hot - rolled coil, the cost of East China hot metal (excluding tax), the cash cost of East China hot - rolled coil, the cost of East China billet (excluding tax), and the cash cost of East China rebar [24]. Domestic and Overseas US Dollar Spread - The report includes data on the spread between SGX and DCE contracts, the premium rate of Singapore iron ore over domestic iron ore, and the difference between East China hot metal and recycled steel (excluding tax) [26]. Iron Ore Main Contract Basis and Inter - period Spread - The report provides data on the basis of the optimal delivery product and different contracts, and the inter - period spreads such as 9/1, 1/5, and 5/9 [28]. Global Four Major Mines Shipment - The report shows the global shipment volumes of Rio Tinto, Vale, BHP, FMG, and CSN, as well as the arrival volume at 45 ports [30]. Imported Iron Ore Port Inventory - The report presents the port inventory of different types of iron ore, including powder, lumps, pellets, non - trade, iron concentrate, and non - Australia and Brazil iron ore [32].

分组1 - Zacks Premium offers various tools for investors to enhance their stock market strategies, including daily updates, research reports, and stock screens [1] - The Zacks Style Scores provide ratings based on value, growth, and momentum characteristics, helping investors identify stocks with high potential for market outperformance [2][3] 分组2 - The Value Score focuses on identifying undervalued stocks using financial ratios like P/E and Price/Sales, appealing to value investors [3] - The Growth Score assesses a company's future prospects through earnings and sales projections, targeting growth investors [4] - The Momentum Score evaluates price trends and earnings outlook changes to assist momentum investors in timing their purchases [5] 分组3 - The VGM Score combines all three Style Scores, offering a comprehensive rating that highlights stocks with attractive value, growth potential, and positive momentum [6] - The Zacks Rank, based on earnings estimate revisions, has shown that 1 (Strong Buy) stocks have achieved an average annual return of +23.86% since 1988, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 [7][9] 分组4 - Vale S.A. is a major mining company with a market capitalization of approximately $61 billion, producing various minerals including iron ore and copper [11] - Vale holds a 3 (Hold) rating on the Zacks Rank and has a Growth Style Score of B, indicating a forecasted year-over-year earnings growth of 15.4% for the current fiscal year [12]

Core Insights - Vale S.A (VALE) demonstrated strong operational performance in 2025, with production of iron ore, copper, and nickel surpassing expectations [1][11] Production Performance - Iron ore production for 2025 was approximately 336 million tons (Mt), reflecting a 2.6% year-over-year increase and exceeding the company's guidance of 335 Mt [2][11] - Copper output increased by 9.8% to about 382 thousand tons (kt), surpassing the expected 370 kt [2][11] - Nickel production reached roughly 177 kt, which is 10.8% higher year-over-year and exceeded expectations of 175 kt [2][11] Future Production Targets - Vale aims for iron ore production capacity of 335-345 Mt in 2026, with plans to expand to 360 Mt by 2030, supported by key projects like Vargem Grande 1 (VGR1) and Capanema Maximization [3][11] - Copper production is projected to reach 350–380 kt in 2026, increasing to 420–500 kt by 2030, and ultimately 700 kt by 2035, indicating a 7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2035 [4][11] - Nickel production is expected to be between 175 kt and 200 kt in 2026, with projections of 210-250 kt by 2030 [7][11] Strategic Investments - Vale is investing significantly in base metals to leverage the global energy transition, with projects like Bacaba expected to contribute an average annual copper output of 50 kt over eight years starting in 2028 [5][6] - An agreement with Glencore Canada aims to evaluate a potential brownfield copper development project in the Sudbury Basin, with a target start-up in 2030 [6] Peer Comparison - Peer Rio Tinto Group reported iron ore production of 327.3 Mt in 2025, remaining flat year-over-year, while BHP Group reported 134 Mt, a 2% increase year-over-year [8][9] Stock Performance and Valuation - Vale shares have appreciated by 68.6% over the past year, compared to the industry's growth of 65% [10] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vale's 2026 earnings is $2.10 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 15.4% [12]

Group 1 - Brazil's benchmark Ibovespa index remains above 181,000 points, reflecting strong investor interest despite global volatility [1][1] - Petrobras shares declined due to falling global oil prices, while Vale posted modest gains, highlighting the impact of commodity-linked companies on the index [1][1] - Major financial institutions like Itaú Unibanco, Banco do Brasil, and Bradesco significantly influence the Ibovespa, indicating the banking sector's dominance in Brazil's capital markets [1][1] Group 2 - Investors are closely monitoring Brazil's fiscal outlook and interest rate expectations, which are crucial for long-term capital flows into Brazilian assets [1][1] - Upcoming US economic data, particularly employment figures, could influence global financial conditions and market expectations for the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory [1][1] - The resilience of the Ibovespa amidst geopolitical tensions and global economic risks underscores the strength of Brazil's equities market [1][1]

Company Performance - VALE S.A. closed at $15.33, with a daily increase of +2.4%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.83% [1] - Over the past month, VALE's stock has decreased by 8.16%, underperforming the Basic Materials sector's loss of 0.27% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.65% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings release is anticipated, with an expected EPS of $0.42, reflecting a 20% growth year-over-year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $9.15 billion, indicating a 12.71% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $2.1 per share and revenue at $41.18 billion, representing increases of +15.38% and +7.23% respectively compared to the previous year [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates are crucial as they reflect current business trends, with positive revisions indicating confidence in performance [3] Valuation Metrics - VALE S.A. has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.14, which aligns with the industry average [6] - The Mining - Iron industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 92, placing it in the top 38% of over 250 industries [6] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown that 1 ranked stocks have an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - Currently, VALE S.A. holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 0.57% over the past month [5]

Company Overview - VALE S.A. is based in Rio De Janeiro and operates in the Basic Materials sector, with a year-to-date share price change of 14.89% [3] - The company currently pays a dividend of $0.37 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 6.85%, which is significantly higher than the Mining - Iron industry's yield of 5.14% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.42% [3] Dividend Performance - VALE's annualized dividend of $1.03 has increased by 0.4% from the previous year, with an average annual increase of 1.05% over the last five years [4] - The current payout ratio for VALE is 56%, indicating that the company distributes 56% of its trailing 12-month earnings per share as dividends [4] Earnings Growth Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VALE's earnings in 2026 is projected at $2.10 per share, reflecting a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 15.38% [5] - The company's future dividend growth will depend on its earnings growth and payout ratio [4] Investment Considerations - VALE is considered a compelling investment opportunity due to its strong dividend profile and current Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [6] - Established firms like VALE are often viewed as better dividend options compared to high-growth businesses or tech start-ups, especially during periods of rising interest rates [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, iron ore prices rebounded from the bottom. There are renewed expectations of supply disruptions at the mine end, and market sentiment has improved. Due to the increased geopolitical conflict, the global commodity supply is significantly disrupted. However, the impact on the domestic iron ore supply is relatively small as Iran exported nearly 20 million tons of iron ore in 2025, with less than 6 million tons exported to China. On the fundamental side, mainstream mines at the supply end continue to contribute significant increments, and the pattern of loose supply of imported iron ore persists. On the demand side, since the second half of last year, the year - on - year growth rate of domestic fixed - asset investment has been continuously negative, and there may be a reduction in steel consumption in the first half of this year. Therefore, there is no expected increase in domestic terminal steel demand. With the intensification of geopolitical conflicts, the increase in domestic steel exports may decline, leading to a possible reduction in domestic hot metal production. Overall, current supply disruptions at the mine end have a significant impact on prices, and iron ore prices are at a stage - low. Supply disruptions have a certain impact on market sentiment, and it is expected that iron ore prices will fluctuate. The trading strategy suggests a fluctuating trend for single - sided trading, and staying on the sidelines for arbitrage and options trading [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategies - **Logic Analysis**: The increase in geopolitical conflicts disrupts the global commodity supply, but the impact on domestic iron ore supply is small. The supply of imported iron ore is loose, while domestic terminal steel demand has no incremental expectations, and domestic hot metal production may decrease. Supply disruptions affect prices and market sentiment, leading to an expected fluctuating trend in iron ore prices [4]. - **Trading Strategy**: Single - sided trading is expected to fluctuate; for arbitrage and options, it is recommended to stay on the sidelines [4]. 3.2 Iron Ore Core Logic Analysis 3.2.1 Global Iron Ore Shipment - The weekly average of global iron ore shipments since 2026 is 30.32 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 12% or 29 million tons. Among them, Australia's weekly shipments are 17.18 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 9.3% or 13 million tons, and Brazil's weekly shipments are 6.6 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 4.9% or 2.8 million tons. Mainstream mines in Australia and Brazil have seen significant year - on - year increases in shipments, and it is expected that the high - increment trend will continue in the first half of the year [7]. 3.2.2 Non - mainstream Iron Ore Shipment - The weekly average of non - Australia and non - Brazil iron ore shipments since 2026 is 6.54 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 29% or 13 million tons. Australia's non - mainstream weekly shipments average 2.38 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 7% or 1.4 million tons, while Brazil's non - mainstream shipments average 1.75 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 1% or 0.1 million tons. Geopolitical conflicts may lead to a significant reduction in the increment of global seaborne iron ore, with the reduction mainly coming from non - Australia and non - Brazil regions (excluding Simandou) [9]. 3.2.3 Imported Iron Ore Port Inventory - This week, the port inventory of imported iron ore increased slightly, the steel mill inventory decreased slightly, and the total domestic imported iron ore inventory decreased slightly. The current port inventory of imported iron ore is at the highest level in the past six years, and the pattern of loose supply and demand of domestic iron ore continues. Since the fourth quarter of last year, the port inventory of imported iron ore has continued to increase, while terminal steel demand remains low, and the supply - demand fundamentals of iron ore have changed significantly [11]. 3.2.4 Domestic Terminal Manufacturing Steel Demand - In December 2025, the year - on - year decline in real estate new construction was 19%, and the year - on - year decline in sales area was 17%. Infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) decreased by 12% year - on - year, and the growth rate of manufacturing investment decreased by 11% year - on - year. Real estate has improved marginally but remains at a low level, while the decline in infrastructure and manufacturing investment growth rates is relatively large. Since 2026, domestic hot metal production has increased by 1% or 1.5 million tons year - on - year, and crude steel production has decreased by 0.5% or 1 million tons year - on - year. Building material demand has decreased by 0.5% or 0.3 million tons year - on - year, non - building material demand has increased by 0.6% or 0.6 million tons year - on - year, and domestic crude steel consumption is basically flat year - on - year. It is expected that the weakening of the domestic iron ore fundamentals will continue, and the high valuation of iron ore is unlikely to be sustained. Overseas, in 2025, overseas iron ore consumption decreased by 1% or 9 million tons year - on - year, but overseas iron element consumption increased by 3.5% or 37 million tons year - on - year, with India's crude steel production increasing by 10% or 15.5 million tons year - on - year [13]. 3.3 Iron Ore Fundamental Data Tracking 3.3.1 Imported Iron Ore Port Price - The report presents the price trends of the Platts iron ore price index, Qingdao Port PB powder, Qingdao Port Carajás fines, and the spread between high, medium, and low - grade powder, as well as the relationship between steel mill cash profit and the spread [19]. 3.3.2 Imported Iron Ore Port Profit - It shows the import profit trends of PB powder, Carajás fines, Super Special fines, Jinbuba, PB lump, and FMG [21]. 3.3.3 East China Mainstream Steel Mill Profit - The report displays the cash profit trends of East China rebar, East China hot - rolled coil, and relevant cost data such as East China hot metal cost (excluding tax), East China hot - rolled coil cash cost, East China billet cost (excluding tax), and East China rebar cash cost [23]. 3.3.4 Domestic and Foreign US Dollar Spread - It presents the spread between SGX and DCE contracts (converted to PB pricing), the premium rate of Singapore iron ore over domestic iron ore, and the difference between East China hot metal and recycled steel (excluding tax) [25]. 3.3.5 Iron Ore Main Contract Basis and Inter - period Spread - The report shows the basis of the optimal delivery product against the 01, 05, and 09 contracts, as well as the 9/1, 1/5, and 5/9 spreads [27]. 3.3.6 Global Four Major Mines' Shipment - It presents the global shipment trends of Rio Tinto, Vale, BHP, FMG, and CSN, as well as the arrival volume at 45 ports [29]. 3.3.7 Imported Iron Ore Port Inventory - It shows the inventory trends of powder, lump, pellet, non - trade, iron concentrate, and non - Australia and non - Brazil iron ore at ports [31].

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