** Australia's mining sub-index .AXMM down 2.9%, its lowest level since January 9
** Iron ore futures prices fell pressured by U.S. tariff concerns and mounting trade frictions against Chinese steel exports IRONORE/
** Sub-index down 4.6% so far this week, set to log its worst week since mid-December 2024
** Sector majors BHP Group BHP.AX, Rio Tinto RIO.AX and Fortescue FMG.AX down between 2.9% and 4.2%
** Sub-index up 3.3% this year as of last close
(Reporting by Sherin Sunny in Bengaluru)
((Sherin.Sunny@thomsonreuters.com;))