Metal Bulletin Iron Ore Index

The long established iron ore market is on the verge of a momentous change. The launch of the Metal Bulletin Iron Ore (MBIO) Index in 2008 could pave the way to iron ore financial trading, which if successful will revolutionise the iron ore and steel industries forever. 

Why is this new MBR report essential reading?

MBR's 100-page report on iron ore derivatives has taken 18 months to compile by established industry experts at Metal Bulletin Research (with active experience in commodities trading and in the launches of numerous commodity contracts such as coal and freight). This in-depth study from MBR is based on its expertise as well as its vast experience, data and knowledge in the iron ore market.

The report is split in four key parts:

• Iron ore physical market
• Rationale for an index and methodology of the Metal Bulletin Iron Ore Index.
• The outlook for an iron ore financial trading 
• Potential participants in the iron ore financial market

Who should read this report?

This report is required reading for all industry professionals that intend to trade or have an interest in the iron ore financial trading: 

• Iron ore mining companies
• Steel producers both in the long and flat markets
• Trading companies either already active in physical iron ore trading or other commodities
• Banks and hedge funds 
• Financial institutions involved in long-term mining investments and interested in protecting the value of their assets
• Exchanges interested in listing the MBIO index-based contract
• Consultants and analyst involved in the commodity sector
• Financial brokers contemplating joining the market

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