Retrieve historical Iron Ore (IRON) prices using this API for research purposes

Metals-API provides a robust platform for accessing real-time and historical data on various metals, including Iron Ore. This blog post will delve into the significance of Iron Ore in the global market, the transformative potential of the Metals-API, and how developers can leverage its capabilities for innovative applications.

Metals-API Information

About Iron Ore (IRON)

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful tool that empowers developers to build next-generation applications by providing access to real-time and historical metals data. This API is designed to facilitate seamless integration into various platforms, enabling users to retrieve essential information with ease. The API's capabilities extend beyond mere data retrieval; it offers a comprehensive suite of features that can transform how businesses operate in the metals market.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1754647233,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-08-08",
        "rates": {
            "IRON": 0.000482
        },
        "unit": "per metric ton"
    }

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1754560833,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-08-07",
        "rates": {
            "IRON": 0.000485
        },
        "unit": "per metric ton"
    }

Bid And Ask Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1754647233,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-08-08",
        "rates": {
            "IRON": {
                "bid": 0.000481,
                "ask": 0.000483,
                "spread": 2.0e-6
            }
        },
        "unit": "per metric ton"
    }

Convert Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "query": {
            "from": "USD",
            "to": "IRON",
            "amount": 1000
        },
        "info": {
            "timestamp": 1754647233,
            "rate": 0.000482
        },
        "result": 0.482,
        "unit": "metric tons"
    }

Time-Series Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timeseries": true,
        "start_date": "2025-08-01",
        "end_date": "2025-08-08",
        "base": "USD",
        "rates": {
            "2025-08-01": {
                "IRON": 0.000485
            },
            "2025-08-03": {
                "IRON": 0.000483
            },
            "2025-08-08": {
                "IRON": 0.000482
            }
        },
        "unit": "per metric ton"
    }

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "fluctuation": true,
        "start_date": "2025-08-01",
        "end_date": "2025-08-08",
        "base": "USD",
        "rates": {
            "IRON": {
                "start_rate": 0.000485,
                "end_rate": 0.000482,
                "change": -3.0e-6,
                "change_pct": -0.62
            }
        },
        "unit": "per metric ton"
    }

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1754647233,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-08-08",
        "rates": {
            "IRON": {
                "open": 0.000485,
                "high": 0.000487,
                "low": 0.000481,
                "close": 0.000482
            }
        },
        "unit": "per metric ton"
    }

Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1754647233,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-08-08",
        "rates": {
            "IRON": {
                "lowest": 0.000481,
                "highest": 0.000487
            }
        },
        "unit": "per metric ton"
    }

API Key and Response

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the possibilities that await.