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China Mineral Resources

China Mineral Resources is a Chinese state-owned enterprise engaged in the exploration, development and trading of mineral commodities. The organisation operates as a major player in global resource markets, with particular focus on securing supplies of iron ore, base metals and other strategic minerals for China's industrial economy. It maintains significant investments and partnerships in key mining jurisdictions including Australia, Africa and South America. The company functions as both a direct investor in mining projects and as a trading intermediary, facilitating the flow of raw materials to Chinese steel mills, smelters and manufacturers. China Mineral Resources works closely with major international mining houses such as BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue to secure long-term offtake agreements and equity stakes in producing assets. Its activities reflect China's broader strategy of ensuring resource security through diversified offshore supply chains. The organisation is part of China's state-backed minerals procurement infrastructure, which has expanded substantially since the early 2000s in response to rapid industrialisation and urbanisation. China Mineral Resources plays a strategic role in stabilising commodity supply for domestic industry and in shaping global pricing dynamics through its purchasing power and market presence.

China Mineral Resources News


Fortescue iron-ore operation
Fortescue warns of possible operations hit as China State buyer talks rumble on
Updated 59 minutes ago By: Reuters

Australia's Fortescue warned on Thursday its operations could be hit if talks with China's State-backed buyer did not conclude by year-end, as the world's fourth-largest iron-ore miner released... 


Yandicoogina mine
China's State iron-ore buyer agrees new annual supply contract with Rio Tinto, sources say
21st October 2026 By: Reuters

China's State iron-ore buyer has agreed a new supply deal for the key steelmaking ingredient with Rio Tinto, people with knowledge of the matter said. China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) verbally... 


Fortescue's Solomon mine
Australia's Fortescue cash drops over 37% amid China buying curbs
8th October 2026 By: Reuters

Fortescue said on Thursday its cash balance fell 37% in the September quarter and warned its forecasts remained subject to ongoing negotiations with state-backed buyer China Mineral Resources... 


Iron-ore mining in Australia
Miners drag Australian shares lower as Fortescue slides on CMRG uncertainty
8th October 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shares fell on Thursday, led by miners after Fortescue warned of a drop in its cash balance and said its forecasts hinged on talks with Chinese state-backed iron ore buyer China Mineral... 


Jimblebar iron-ore mining operation
Top China steelmaker Baowu eyes stake in BHP iron-ore mine, sources say
4th September 2026 By: Reuters

China Baowu Steel Group, the world's largest steelmaker, is eyeing a minority stake in BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine in Western Australia, according to two people briefed on the matter. Baowu is... 


Conference room with local and international staff from China Mineral Resources Group
Lithium mine projects enter trial production
4th September 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Body: With processing facilities entering trial production, Chinese mining company China Mineral Resources Group has completed and commissioned two projects at the Bikita lithium mine in Masvingo... 


Outgoing BHP chief commercial officer Rag Udd
BHP's chief commercial officer to step down in January, internal memo shows
2nd September 2026 By: Reuters

BHP's Chief Commercial Officer Rag Udd will step down at the end of January to pursue an opportunity outside the company, according to a staff memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday, leaving open one of... 


Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine
Anglo, Chinese entity in iron-ore deal
28th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has struck a yearlong supply deal with China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer, joining BHP Group among miners that have finalised an agreement with the group. South African producer... 


Fortescue iron-ore mine site and truck
Fortescue sees power sales from Pilbara green grid when demand emerges, declares lower dividend
20th August 2026 By: Reuters

Fortescue's green grid investment in Australia's northwest is set to provide surplus energy that it can sell to data centres as commercial demand develops, although it has yet to ink any supply... 


Fortescue head office sign
Fortescue's Super Special Fines iron-ore stocks at China ports at five-week high, traders' data shows
14th August 2026 By: Reuters

Stocks of Fortescue's Super Special Fines, a type of lower-grade iron-ore, held at Chinese ports have surged to a five-week high following a ban from Beijing on the brand, according to calculations... 


Iron-ore mining
China's CMRG asks some traders to buy iron-ore on its platform, sources say
14th August 2026 By: Reuters

China's State-run iron ore buyer has asked some domestic traders to buy cargoes on its own trading platform, sources said, in a move to reinforce its control over trading and pricing of the key... 


Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine
Anglo strikes year-long iron-ore deal with China’s State buyer
14th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has struck a yearlong supply deal with China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer, joining BHP Group among miners that have finalised an agreement with the group. South African producer... 


Rio Tinto iron-ore mine
China's CMRG tells some steel mills to halt talks with Rio Tinto for shipments from September, sources say
6th August 2026 By: Reuters

China's State-owned iron-ore buyer has directed some steel mills to halt negotiations with Rio Tinto for shipments from September, two sources said, escalating pressure on the world's top iron-ore... 


Fortescue's Eliwana iron-ore operation
Fortescue says China's CMRG actions disrupting supply stability
31st July 2026 By: Reuters

Iron-ore major Fortescue said on Friday the actions of China's State iron-ore buyer were undermining the stable supply of iron-ore to the country and it hoped for a swift return to normal market... 


Iron-ore in rail wagons
Commodity trader IXM expands portfolio into iron-ore, sources say
29th July 2026 By: Reuters

Global commodity trader IXM is expanding its portfolio into iron-ore, three people familiar with the matter said, even as near-record-low price volatility of the steelmaking ingredient cuts... 


Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest
Fortescue chair calls for fair negotiations with China
27th July 2026 By: Reuters

Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest called for China and Australia to "always negotiate fairly," at an event in Perth on Monday, as the world's fourth-largest iron ore maker negotiates annual supply... 


Ore in truck
China expands strategic mineral toolkit with new investment firm
13th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

A new, Beijing-backed mining investment vehicle is aimed at bolstering China’s grip on overseas resources, as the country pushes back against US and European efforts to curb its dominance of the... 


Iron-ore
Australia flags risk to iron-ore price from China State buyer
3rd July 2026 By: Reuters

An Australian government report on Friday said efforts by China's State-backed iron-ore buyer to cut costs for Chinese steel mills may push down prices in the medium term, in a rare acknowledgment... 


Fortescue's Eliwana iron-ore operation
China restricts some Fortescue iron-ore cargoes as talks drag, sources say
2nd July 2026 By: Reuters

China's State iron-ore buyer has asked some domestic steel mills not to take delivery of certain portside iron ore products from Fortescue, industry sources said, the latest Australian miner to... 


MinRes iron-ore in truck
Iron ore miners highlight India, ASEAN as they look for growth after China
17th June 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's iron-ore miners emphasised on Tuesday how growing steel demand in India and Southeast Asia would help offset the stagnating market in top customer China, where they also face pressure... 


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