Stocks in mining companies have dropped to a FTSE 100 low after the price of iron ore dropped to a six month low.
The key steel-making ingredient was hit by a downturn in the Chinese markets and concerns of excess supply.
Glencore fell 11.35p at 297.7p, Antofagasta dropped 25p at 810p, Anglo American slumped 51p to 1,129p and BHP Billiton fell 48.5p at 1,225.5p.
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