Port Hedland Iron Ore Exports Rise

Iron Ore

Port Hedland iron ore exports gained 3.6 Mt on the year to 45.6 Mt in September, according to the Pilbara Ports Authority. Loadings for China increased by 3.7 Mt to 39.7 Mt last month, while combined exports to Japan and South Korea eased 0.4 Mt to 4.5 Mt. Overall shipments in the 3q20 rose by 6.9 Mt to 135.3 Mt, however this was still down on the 2q total of 144.8 Mt.