# China's state iron ore buyer has lifted its previous restriction on BHP iron ore cargoes, allowing local plants to bid in US dollars.

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

## Key points

- China Mineral Resources Group has lifted its ban on BHP's dollar-denominated iron ore cargoes.
- Chinese plants can now bid for BHP iron ore in US dollars starting as early as Tuesday.
- The restriction on BHP iron ore purchases had been in place since September last year.
- The policy change aims to stabilize China's raw material supply chain for steel production.

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

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