China's imports of both semi-finished and finished steel products surged in April.

More than 50,000 5G base stations are expected to be built in Hubei province this year, covering all urban areas of Wuhan, the capital city of the province, Changjiang Times reported.

Iron ore futures close lower.

China steel futures open lower.

China steel futures close lower.

Iron ore futures open higher.

From the perspective of demand, in June, the Southern region ushered in the rainy season, with rainstorms and floods in many places.

The Queensland government will fast track approvals for Switzerland-based mining firm Glencore's A$1.5mn ($1bn) Valeria thermal and coking coal mine, as it seeks to boost the state's economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.