Metals & Mining Theme, Ferrous

January 02, 2026

Discontinuation of 62/61% Fe IODEX Basis Spread and Brand Differential symbols

The following 62/61% Fe IODEX Basis Spread and Brand Differential symbols have been discontinued effective Jan. 2, 2026:

MDCSymbolBatesDecFreqCurrUOMDescription
SIZFIOCS00c2DWUSDDMT62/61% Fe IODEX Basis Spread $/dmt
SIZFIOCS03c2MAUSDDMT62/61% Fe IODEX Basis Spread MAvg $/dmt
SIZBBFBT00c2DWUSDDMTBrazilian Blend Fines CFR Qingdao Brand Diff (to IODEX minus Basis Spread) $/DMT
SIZBBFBT03c2MAUSDDMTBrazilian Blend Fines CFR Qingdao Brand Diff (to IODEX minus Basis Spread) $/DMT MAvg
SIZJCQBT00c2DWUSDDMTJimblebar Fines CFR Qingdao Brand Diff (to IODEX minus Basis Spread) $/DMT
SIZJCQBT03c2MAUSDDMTJimblebar Fines CFR Qingdao Brand Diff (to IODEX minus Basis Spread) $/DMT MAvg
SIZMCQBT00c2DWUSDDMTMining Area C Fines CFR Qingdao Brand Diff (to IODEX minus Basis Spread) $/DMT
SIZMCQBT03c2MAUSDDMTMining Area C Fines CFR Qingdao Brand Diff (to IODEX minus Basis Spread) $/DMT MAvg
SIZNHGBT00c2DWUSDDMTNewman HG Fines CFR Qingdao Brand Diff (to IODEX minus Basis Spread) $/DMT
SIZNHGBT03c2MAUSDDMTNewman HG Fines CFR Qingdao Brand Diff (to IODEX minus Basis Spread) $/DMT MAvg
SIZPBFQB00c2DWUSDDMTPilbara Blend Fines CFR Qingdao Brand Diff (to IODEX minus Basis Spread) $/DMT
SIZPBFQB03c2MAUSDDMTPilbara Blend Fines CFR Qingdao Brand Diff (to IODEX minus Basis Spread) $/DMT MAvg

Please follow the link below for further details

https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/pricing-benchmarks/our-methodology/subscriber-notes/010226-platts-updates-iodex-quality-specifications-to-reflect-61-fe-effective-jan-2-2026

If you have any comments or questions about this announcement, please contact S&P Global Energy Support team or email support.energy@spglobal.com.