Simandou ships record volume of iron ore
- Record April output confirms Simandou’s long‑awaited acceleration, with 1.2m tonnes shipped
- Global iron ore flows increased 7% in April 2026 compared to the same month last year
Simandou’s long‑awaited ramp‑up is finally taking shape, with record April shipments feeding China’s swelling iron ore inventories. The shift that could squeeze Australian exporters even as rising tonne-miles bolster capesize demand. But looming Guinean export controls and a potential bauxite ban threaten to upend that momentum in coming months
