Global Iron Ore Strategic Business Report 2016-2022: Collaborations with Steel Manufacturers - Key to Market Success - Research and Markets

DUBLIN, September 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Iron Ore - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Iron Ore in Thousand Metric Tons. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The report profiles 112 companies including many key and niche players such as

• Anglo American Plc (UK)
• ArcelorMittal S.A. (Luxembourg)
• BHP Billiton Group (Australia)
• Champion Iron Limited (Canada)
• Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc. (US)
• Ferrexpo plc (Switzerland)
• Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (Australia)
• Hainan Mining Co., Ltd. (China)
• Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd (Australia)
• Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (Sweden)
• Mechel OAO (Russia)
• Metalloinvest MC LLC (Russia)
• Minmetals HANXING Mines Ltd. (China)
• Rio Tinto Group (UK)
• Shandong Jinshunda Group Co., Ltd. (China)
• United States Steel Corporation (US)
• Vale S.A. (Brazil)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Iron Ore: A Prelude

Industry Snapshots

China: The Key Regional Market for Iron Ore

Recent Economic Upheavals Despoil Global Iron Ore Sector

Market Prospects to Remain Sluggish Despite Relatively Stable Economy

World Iron Ore Production Landscape

Iron Ore Production

Iron Ore Reserves

Pricing Dynamics

An Overview

Iron Ore Prices Stumble in 2014 & 2015

Recovery in Prices in 2016

Global Iron Ore Trade

Soaring Sea borne Iron Ore Trade

Trade Statistics

2. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Leading Players in the Global Iron Ore Market

Vale Vs. Rio Tinto Vs. BHP Billiton

A Comparative Analysis

Major Companies Focus on Capacity Expansions to Bolster Market Share

An Overview of Select New Projects

Vale's S11D

The Roy Hill Project

Minas Rio

Investments on Integrated Infrastructure Remain High

Collaborations with Steel Manufacturers: Key to Market Success

Integrated Iron & Steel Companies Remain a Threat

3. STEEL INDUSTRY - PRIME CONSUMER OF IRON ORE

A Quick Review

Regional Perspective

Asia-Pacific

China: The Market Leader

Europe

North America

Other Regions

Impact of Recession on Global Steel Industry

Global Steel Sector Likely to Remain Resilient Despite Slowdown in China

An Overview of Major End-Use Segments

Construction

Automotive

Shipbuilding

Machinery

Appliances

Metal Cans

Accessories

Finishes

Furniture

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction

Properties of Iron

Applications

Iron Blue

Powdered Iron

Black Iron-Oxide

Radioactive Iron

Sources of Iron

Hematite

Magnetite

Taconite

Magmatic Magnetite Ore Deposits

Alternative Sources and Substitutes

Trace Elements in Iron Ore

Aluminum (Al)

Silicon (Si)

Phosphorus (P)

Sulfur (S)

Factors Impacting Iron Ore Quality

Iron Making

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Cliffs Natural Resources to Restart Iron Ore Pellet Production at Northshore Mining Facility

Cliffs and ArcelorMittal USA Sign New Long-Term Agreement

Tata Steel Minerals Canada Receives Financial Contribution from Québec Government

Tata Steel to Develop Iron Ore Deposits in Quebec

Champion Iron Acquires Bloom Lake Mine and Quinto Mining's Mineral Claims in Québec

Metalloinvest Inks Supply Agreement with Industrial and Steelmaking Holding

Vale Inks Long-Term Partnership Agreement with China COSCO

Tata Steel Receives Permission to Expand Odisha Mining Project

Rio Tinto Announces New Organizational Structure

Rio Tinto Extends Collaboration with Sinosteel

KordaMentha to Sell Arrium Group

Vale and Fortescue Metals Sign MoU

Zamin Signs Plea Agreement with ENRC

Tosyali Signs Agreement with Port Company of Arzew

Cliffs to Temporarily Idle Iron Ore Pellet Production at Northshore Mining

Cliffs Terminates Pellet Sale & Purchase Agreement with Essar Algoma

Cliffs Signs Power Agreement with We Energies

Magnetation to Close Keewatin Plant 1 Facility

Tata Steel Acquires Howse Iron Ore Deposit

Metalloinvest Launches Largest Pellet Plant in Russia

Fortescue Commissions FRGP Gas Supply Pipeline for Solomon Hub

Fortescue Collaborates with AAMC

Hancock Prospecting to Commence Iron Ore Shipping from Roy Hill Mine

MMTC Inks Long-Term Iron Ore Supply Deals with Japan and South Korea

JSWPTPL Signs Pact with Paradip Port Trust

Nacional Minerios and Companhia Siderurgica Nacional to form Congonhas Minerios

Shandong Iron and Steel Acquires Tonkolili Iron Ore Mine

Cliffs Natural Resources Renews Collaboration with ArcelorMittal USA

Glencore Xstrata Inks Iron Ore Supply Agreement with El Capitan Precious Metals

Champion Iron to Implement Feasibility Study for New Labrador Trough Rail Line

Vale Teams Up with China Ocean Shipping

Roy Hill Holdings Signs Project Finance Contract for Roy Hill Iron Ore Mine

BC Iron to Fully Acquire Iron Ore Holdings

Baosteel Group and Aurizon Holdings to Acquire Aquila Resources

Coziron Resources Acquires Yarrie Ironore Project in Western Australia

AGATA Direct-Shipping Iron-Ore Project to Commence Port Development Activities

Tonogold Resources Acquires Mil-ler Resources and Energy

SABIC Commences Feasibility Study at Atomai Mines in Mauritania

Rio Tinto to Develop Guinea's Simandou Iron Ore Resource

Jindal Steel and Power Acquires Legend Mining's Iron Ore Mine in Cameroon

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 112 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 124)

• The United States (6)
• Canada (10)
• Japan (5)
• Europe (18)
• - The United Kingdom (5)
• - Rest of Europe (13)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (68)
• Latin America (8)
• Africa (8)
• Middle East (1)

For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/47s8gv/iron_ore_global

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