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Australia’s iron ore exports to China up

Yahoo! UK and Ireland | March 4, 2012 | 9:35 am Australia China Europe Iron Ore

Reuters reports iron ore shipments to Chinathrough Australia’s Port Hedland rose modestly in February compared with January, according to data released by the port authority, suggesting steady demand from the world’s largest steel industry after signs of a weak start to 2012.