# China has ended its ban on purchasing iron ore from BHP Group.

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

## Key points

- China has lifted its ban on purchasing iron ore from BHP Group.
- China Mineral Resources Group notified domestic steel mills they can now buy BHP's seaborne cargoes.
- The ban's end follows negotiations and a recent visit by BHP executives to China.
- Resuming BHP iron ore purchases may impact supply and pricing dynamics for Chinese steelmakers.

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

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