Original article by John Kerin, Amanda Saunders
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 1 & 8 : 15-May-15

Independent Senator Nick Xenophon wants a bipartisan parliamentary committee to hold an inquiry into iron ore pricing. There is speculation that any such inquiry could be chaired by Liberal MP Angus Taylor, who has worked as a consultant in the sector. Minerals Council of Australia CEO Brendan Pearson rejects claims by Andrew Forrest that BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are ramping up production with a view to forcing smaller producers out of the iron ore market, and says there is no need for an inquiry.

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