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The full China iron ore cost curve
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Report summary
Wood Mackenzie has expanded coverage across the entire China iron ore cost curve through the segmentation of the Chinese iron ore industry. Our analysis shows the weighted average ex-mine total cash costs at US$92/dmt in 2014 (62% Fe equivalent), with a total marketable production capacity of 420 Mtpa. The 90th percentile cost for all China production sits at US$126.9/dmt (62% Fe equivalent).
Table of contents
- Executive summary
- 2014 China ex-mine total cash cost curve
- Mine segmentation
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2014 China ex-mine total cash cost curve - US$/dmt 62% Fe equivalent3rd & 4th quartile provincial breakdownThe full China iron ore cost curve: Image 3Geographic segmentation of Chinese iron ore industry
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