<h1>Exporters urge central government to abandon proposed export duty on low-grade iron ore, warning economic and legal harm</h1> A regional exporters' association has formally petitioned the central government to reconsider reports that export duties may be extended to low-grade iron ore, arguing such a regulatory change would legally and economically disrupt mining operations in its state. The representation challenges Item E of a newly constituted advisory committee's terms of reference, which contemplates rationalising export policy, and warns of potential violations of legitimate expectations created by recent auctions and investments. The group claims the duty would cause stockpiling, revenue losses, reduced auction participation, harm to livelihoods, and limited national benefit given low domestic demand and existing self-sufficiency in iron ore.