Albanese expresses concern as China freezes BHP iron ore exports

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is seeking an urgent meeting with the boss of BHP over reports China has imposed a temporary ban on importing its iron ore.

It is understood to be a pay dispute between China’s state-owned purchaser of iron ore and BHP over the price that China will pay to buy Australian iron ore.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed concern over the issue, stating he wants “to see iron ore be able to be exported into China without hindrance.”