Core Viewpoint - The Beijing Iron Ore Trading Center has launched the "Iron Ore Port Spot Price Index" to provide a timely, accurate, and transparent price reference for the iron ore market, benefiting decision-making and risk management for industry players [1][2]. Group 1: Index Introduction - The North Iron Index focuses on the port spot trading prices of mainstream medium-grade iron ore in major Chinese ports, specifically the 61% grade iron ore prices in Qingdao and Caofeidian [1]. - The index is based on actual transactions, minimizing subjective influences from human assessments, and is supported by over 600 member companies with an expected trading volume exceeding 100 million tons this year [1][2]. Group 2: Industry Impact - The index is seen as a beneficial supplement to the existing index system, promoting mutual benefits and long-term development for upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry [2]. - The steel industry is crucial for the national economy, with recent government plans aiming for an average annual growth of around 4% in the steel industry's added value from 2025 to 2026 [2]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - Steel company executives have noted that the current dollar index for iron ore pricing has limited samples and concentrated participants, making it susceptible to speculation [3]. - The North Iron Index, by focusing on the port spot market, aims to reflect real supply and demand relationships, enhancing the influence of Chinese steel mills in price formation [3].

北铁中心总裁游松对《证券日报》记者表示："秉承市场化原则、具有公信力的中国港口现货价格指数是对现有指数体系 的有益补充和创新优化，有利于产业链上下游企业的互利共赢与长远发展。数据回测结果显示，北铁指数贴合市场实际，方法 论科学合理。依托海量、真实、连续的港口现货成交数据、加上行业上下游的大力支持，以及北铁中心10余年基准价编制发布 经验，我们有信心把北铁指数打造成高起点、高质量、高标准、市场普遍认可、经得起实践检验的权威基准。" 据介绍，今年以来，北铁中心围绕方法论研究组织了20余次座谈研讨会议，与市场各方充分交流，反复论证，并且在制度 体系搭建中严格遵循国内外合规准则，已聘请第三方机构根据IOSCO（国际证监会组织）价格报告机构原则对北铁指数开展鉴 证工作。 多家钢铁企业负责人对《证券日报》记者表示，目前铁矿石市场用于定价的美元指数聚焦海漂市场，样本少、参与者集 中，易被炒作。北铁指数专注于港口现货市场，数据源充实，可以体现真实的供求关系和终端价格，有效增强中国钢厂在价格 形成中的参与度和影响力。后续希望北铁中心能继续丰富产品，逐步推出涵盖58%、65%等品位的指数产品，以满足不同企业 的需求，这对推动铁矿 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Beijing Iron Ore Trading Center has launched the "Iron Ore Port Spot Price Index" to provide a timely, accurate, and transparent price reference for the iron ore market, benefiting decision-making and risk management for companies in the industry chain [1][2]. Group 1 - The index focuses on the port spot trading prices of mainstream medium-grade iron ore in major Chinese ports, specifically the prices in Qingdao and Caofeidian for 61% grade iron ore [1]. - The index is based on actual transactions, minimizing subjective influences from human assessments, and is supported by over 600 member companies with an expected trading volume of over 100 million tons this year, including approximately 70 million tons of port spot transactions [1][2]. - An expert committee has been established to enhance the credibility and acceptance of the index, with the first meeting held on September 18, involving 29 member units from domestic and international steel mills, mines, and traders [1]. Group 2 - The president of the North Iron Center emphasized that the index is a beneficial supplement and innovation to the existing index system, promoting mutual benefits and long-term development for companies in the industry chain [2]. - The North Iron Center has conducted over 20 seminars this year to discuss methodology and has adhered to compliance standards in building the system, with third-party verification based on IOSCO principles [2]. - Steel industry leaders noted that the current dollar index for iron ore pricing is limited and prone to speculation, while the North Iron Index focuses on the port spot market, reflecting real supply-demand relationships and enhancing the influence of Chinese steel mills in price formation [3].