# China's state iron ore buyer told some domestic steelmakers on Tuesday that they could buy cargoes from BHP.

*business · news · 2026-04-28 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- China's state iron ore buyer has allowed domestic steelmakers to buy BHP iron ore cargoes.
- BHP's iron ore cargoes had been piling up at Chinese ports due to a previous trading ban.
- Last week, BHP and China Mineral Resources Group concluded contract negotiations.
- This move follows months of dispute between BHP and Chinese authorities over iron ore trade.

**Companies:** BHP Group, China Mineral Resources Group
**Countries:** China

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