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China faces fight over iron ore deals

By Javier Blas

Published: June 12 2009 19:30 | Last updated: June 12 2009 19:30

Iron ore spot prices have surged to their highest level in almost four months, according to industry estimates, further undermining Chinese efforts to secure a large cut in the annual price negotiations with global miners.

The rise in spot iron ore prices is significant for the global economy as it filters quickly into steel costs and then into products such as cars or washing machines.

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