Shares of Fortescue (ASX:FMG) fell nearly 1%, and those of Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) were down 0.2% in recent trading on Tuesday after iron ore prices fell to the lowest level in nearly two weeks.
The price of iron ore dropped by 1% to $98.60 per tonne.
Meanwhile, shares of BHP Group (ASX:BHP) gained nearly 1%.