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Value-in-use iron ore flex cost curve - Q3 2026
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Explore iron ore producer competitiveness across 220+ global assets with Wood Mackenzie's VIU Iron Ore Flex Cost Curve Portal. This interactive tool normalises cost data to 61–62% Fe equivalent, enabling true like-for-like comparisons across mines with different ore qualities. Adjust quality premiums, track 62% Fe cost curve evolution through 2009-2040, compare scenarios, and export publication-ready charts-all without installation or internet. Understand which producers are most exposed to price downturns and how competitive dynamics shift as new supply comes online.
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Wood Mackenzie VIU Iron Ore Cost Curve Portal
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