The miners are likely to focus on pushing the benchmark near to spot market levels, seeking a deal with Japanese customers which can be presented later as a fait accompli to the Chinese.

• 矿商可能会致力于推动基准价格达到接近现货市场的水平，寻求与日本客户签订协议，因为这个协议日后可能对中国钢企造成既成事实的局面。