China Economy 26 March 2026 - 29 April 2026

Rio Tinto Slips After China Move Rattles Miners
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Rio Tinto Slips After China Move Rattles Miners

Rio Tinto shares fell 1.4% to 7,655 pence in early London trading Monday, underperforming the FTSE 100 after weak Chinese industrial and retail data hit mining stocks. BHP and Fortescue also dropped in Australia as resource shares sold off. China’s April industrial output and retail sales missed forecasts, raising concerns over metals demand. Asian markets declined amid rising oil prices and regional tensions.
May 18, 2026
BHP Group’s China Iron Ore Deal Puts Yuan Pricing at Center of Market
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BHP Group’s China Iron Ore Deal Puts Yuan Pricing at Center of Market

BHP’s China iron ore settlement now includes renminbi-based pricing for some sales, sources told The Business Times. China Mineral Resources Group has released previously frozen BHP cargoes at ports, easing a months-long supply backlog. Iron ore futures fell in both Dalian and Singapore as supply concerns eased. BHP shares traded at A$54.95, down 0.87%, in early Melbourne trading.
April 29, 2026
BHP Stock Price Slips Despite China Ore Relief as Fresh Risks Build
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BHP Stock Price Slips Despite China Ore Relief as Fresh Risks Build

BHP’s U.S.-listed shares dropped $1.51 to $68.50 Thursday as inventories of its Jimblebar iron ore at major Chinese ports fell 6% to 8.9 million tons, the lowest since January. The drawdown followed a one-week delivery reprieve from China’s state buyer amid ongoing contract talks. Rio Tinto and Vale shares also slipped. Diesel prices rose across the mining sector, adding cost pressure.
March 26, 2026