DAILY:China's import iron ore prices mixed, trade thin

Prices of imported iron ore in China's portside market stayed unchanged on October 20 while those of seaborne cargoes edged down, with trading in both markets cooling.

On Wednesday, Mysteel PORTDEX 62% Australian Fines in Qingdao remained stable on day at Yuan 881/wmt ($137.8/wmt) FOT and including the 13% VAT. On the same day, Mysteel SEADEX 62% Australian Fines slipped by $0.5/dmt on day to $123.35/dmt CFR Qingdao. Most iron ore traders at China's major portside markets