Lead times for CRC rose slightly to 6 weeks from 5-6 weeks while HDG lead times edged down to 4-5 weeks from 4-6 weeks.

BlueScope has set a goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

China's producer price index, which gauges factory-gate prices, increased 4.2 percent year-on-year in July, following a 6.1 percent rise from the previous month, the NBS said.

The August Japan Kanto tender was settled on 10 August at an average of ¥42,061/t ($311.56/t) fas for H2, equivalent to ¥43,061/t fob.

The LCRC said that since the railway's opening, it has been actively enhancing the transportation organization, optimizing the freight service, and effectively ensuring efficient and smooth transportation.

The rise in trade deficit has been attributed to a surge in imports driven by elevated global commodity prices.

The new numbers were the result of a previous public consultation, which reviewed the methodology and other factors related to calculating nameplate generation capacity.

The daily Argus ICX 62pc iron ore index was at $108.75/dry metric tonne on 10 August, lower by 33pc from a year earlier.