The mining giant says it has received deferment requests from Chinese coal customers, confirming reports China has put a freeze on accepting Australian coal.
BHP Group says it has received deferment requests from Chinese coal customers, confirming reports China has put a freeze on accepting Australian coal amid trade tensions between the two countries.Trade industry reports suggested some Chinese ports had been told not to accept Australian coalCustoms data showed China had taken less coal from Australia and also Indonesia in the past month
"Our commercial team has recently received deferment requests. It would be concerning if the rumours were true."Trade industry reports late last week suggested, and that such shipments were being sold along to other markets at the last minute.
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