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China plays hardball with our iron ore

China plays hardball with our iron ore

Update: 2025-10-01
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Beijing may be making an example of mining giant BHP in a bid to get better prices for iron ore, but our expert says China’s reported ban could be short-lived.

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This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

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China plays hardball with our iron ore

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