Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

A buy-side analyst with over 18 years of experience investing in Asian markets and specializing in the mid-small cap space, emphasizing value investing in companies with good free cash flows/dividends and long-term holding horizons. 
Exempt Financial Adviser (EFA) under CrossASEAN Research Pte Ltd. It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Iron Ore Fortnightly: Is the Recovery Running Ahead of the Fundamentals?

Cost Push, Higher Chinese Utilizations Support Iron Ore At > USD 100/Ton

Iron Ore: Stockpiling In Chinese Ports Continues, Over 45 Days Of Inventory Just At The Ports

Iron Ore Q3FY26 Operational Reports: Are The Miners Going To Find Diesel Supply/Price Challenging?

Iron Ore: Simandou Supply Disappoints/ What's Happening To The Cost Curve/ Chinese Mills Profitable?

Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity Bottom-up Research

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Bulk shipping rates, widely expected to decline after the opening of the Straits of Hormuz, once again rose 20% for the week as tensions flared between Iran and the US. </li>
<li>Crude oil prices rose, and diesel derivative prices started to inch upwards again, with Singapore gasoil prices up 9% on the week.</li>
<li>The cost push on iron ore prices up (1.8% w-o-w) will not be enough to offset the recent cost price increases, leading to a margin squeeze for iron ore players.</li>
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Bulk shipping rates, widely expected to decline after the opening of the Straits of Hormuz, once again rose 20% for the week as tensions flared between Iran and the US. 
Crude oil prices rose, and diesel derivative prices started to inch upwards again, with Singapore gasoil prices up 9% on the week.
The cost push on iron ore prices up (1.8% w-o-w) will not be enough to offset the recent cost price increases, leading to a margin squeeze for iron ore players.


Iron Ore: Too Much Volatility On The Cost Drivers

Fenix Resources

Iron Ore: Too Much Volatility On The Cost Drivers