# China has lifted its restrictions on purchasing essential steelmaking materials from mining giant BHP Group.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- China has ended its six-month restriction on purchasing BHP's seaborne iron ore cargoes.
- China Mineral Resources Group notified steel mills they can now buy BHP's materials again.
- Two vessels carrying BHP's Jimblebar fines are currently en route to China.
- BHP's new CEO, Brandon Craig, recently met with Baowu Steel Group to discuss cooperation.

**Companies:** BHP Group
**Countries:** China

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