China floats 'national iron ore fund' to boost domestic production

May 28, 2020 / www.metalbulletin.com / Article Link

China is considering setting up a national iron ore fund to support the development of its domestic iron ore production, China Iron & Steel Association (Cisa) chairman He Wenbo said.

The fund will use an estimated 90 billion yuan ($12.57 billion) from tax levies to support domestic iron ore development and ensure that China is capable of meeting up to 20% of its total iron ore demand.
Income tax from domestic iron and steel enterprises will be used to expand new mines in China.

China will also work with major foreign...

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