Metals & Mining, Ferrous

April 01, 2026

New symbols for medium-grade iron ore fines Brand Adjustments

HIGHLIGHTS

The following symbols for medium-grade iron ore fines Brand Adjustments has been created in the Market Data category SI (Metals: Iron Ore).

The symbols will be featured in the following:

Fixed Page: Platts Metals Alert (legacy) PMA0140. Platts Steel and Raw Materials Alert STL0140.

Publication: SBB Steel Markets Daily and S&P Global Energy Core.

They are scheduled to begin updating on April 1, 2026.

MDC Symbol Bates Dec Freq Curr UOM Description
SI PBFSA00 c 2 DW USD DMT Pilbara Blend Fines Brand Adjustment CFR Qingdao $/DMT
SI PBFSA03 c 2 MA USD DMT Pilbara Blend Fines Brand Adjustment CFR Qingdao $/DMT MAvg
SI BRBSA00 c 2 DW USD DMT Brazilian Blend Fines Brand Adjustment CFR Qingdao $/DMT
SI BRBSA03 c 2 MA USD DMT Brazilian Blend Fines Brand Adjustment CFR Qingdao $/DMT MAvg
SI MACSA00 c 2 DW USD DMT Mining Area C Fines Brand Adjustment CFR Qingdao $/DMT
SI MACSA03 c 2 MA USD DMT Mining Area C Fines Brand Adjustment CFR Qingdao $/DMT MAvg
SI NHGSA00 c 2 DW USD DMT Newman High Grade Fines Brand Adjustment CFR Qingdao $/DMT
SI NHGSA03 c 2 MA USD DMT Newman High Grade Fines Brand Adjustment CFR Qingdao $/DMT MAvg
SI JMBSA00 c 2 DW USD DMT Jimblebar Fines Brand Adjustment CFR Qingdao $/DMT
SI JMBSA03 c 2 MA USD DMT Jimblebar Fines Brand Adjustment CFR Qingdao $/DMT MAvg

Please follow the link below for further details

https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/pricing-benchmarks/our-methodology/subscriber-notes/040126-platts-launches-assessments-for-brand-adjustments-for-main-medium-grade-iron-ore-fines

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