BHP Group's (ASX:BHP) iron ore pricing and contract dispute with China may (nearly) be over, with unconfirmed reports suggesting China Mineral Resource Group is close to striking a deal to resume buying certain products. "I'd say to the CMRG, step away from that gun fight, it isn't one worth having," Mr Forrest told Bloomberg in a scathing takedown aimed at Beijing. "Forming a cartel to force down the iron ore price will impact an economy completely. When you threaten someone who has nothing to lose, you ca ...

BHP and VALE Are Home Run Stocks As Copper Demand Goes Parabolic - 24/7 Wall St. S&P 5006,649.50 +1.59% Dow Jones46,641.60 +1.74% Nasdaq 10024,455.00 +1.79% Russell 20002,517.91 +2.74% FTSE 10010,010.80 +1.68% Nikkei 22553,605.50 +4.42% Stock Market Live March 23, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Soars on Trump Announcement Investing BHP and VALE Are Home Run Stocks As Copper Demand Goes Parabolic By John SeetooPublished Mar 23, 10:47AM EDT Quick Read Copper Stocks: BHP Group Ltd. (BHP), the world's largest mining compa ...

Core Insights - The world's largest mining companies have experienced stock losses nearing 30% since the onset of the war, with copper entering a bear market, silver down 40% from its peak, and gold facing its worst week in decades [1][2] Market Performance - Gold futures fell by $225 an ounce, closing at $4,492, marking a 3.5% decline for the day and over 11% for the week [1] - Silver dropped to $67.81, a 6.9% decrease from the start of trading on Friday [1] - Copper ended the day down 4.0% at $5.30 per pound ($11,690 per tonne), with a weekly decline of 7.4% [2] Company-Specific Impacts - Newmont's stock is down 26.3% since the war began, trading at a market cap of $104 billion, down from $143 billion [3][4] - Barrick Mining has seen a 26.8% decline, with a market cap of $62 billion, down $27 billion since late January [4] - Teck Resources holds a royalty on Barrick's Fourmile gold project, which could significantly impact Barrick's valuation [5] Other Mining Companies - AngloGold Ashanti's shares have plummeted 37.4% in March, resulting in a market value of $40 billion, while Gold Fields lost 33.6% to $35 billion [5] - Wheaton Precious Metals has fallen nearly 30% since the conflict began, now valued at $52 billion [6] - Fresnillo's shares are down 31.3% in March, reducing its market cap to $30 billion [7] Broader Industry Trends - BHP's shares have decreased by 20.0%, with a market cap of $168.58 billion, despite record profits [8] - Glencore has only lost 4.3% since the start of the conflict, now valued at $81 billion, making it the best performer among major mining companies year-to-date [18] - Vale's stock has declined by 18.2%, with a market cap of $61 billion, positioning it as one of the better-performing large-cap miners [20]

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates amid high inflation and surging oil prices due to the Iran war is negatively impacting metals and mining stocks, with potential interest rate cuts delayed until 2027 [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - Metal prices are declining despite traditional demand boosts from war, as the U.S. dollar and bonds are favored as safe-haven assets due to high interest rates [2] - Operational costs for miners are rising sharply due to increased fuel costs, with Brent crude oil prices up over 50% since the onset of the Iran war [2] - The metals and mining sector is facing challenges from high interest rates, rising energy costs, a stronger dollar, and fears of an economic slowdown, affecting metal prices and miner resilience [6] Group 2: Company Performance - Newmont Corporation's shares fell 13.5% this week and over 25% since the Iran war, despite generating record free cash flow of $7.3 billion in 2025 and reducing debt by $3.4 billion [3][7] - Barrick Mining shares have also seen significant declines, but the company plans to spin off its North American gold assets to unlock shareholder value [3][7] - Hecla Mining's stock has dropped over 50% from its January high, but the company is in a strong financial position and is selling a non-performing gold mine to generate cash [3][8] - Wheaton Precious Metals, a streaming company with 52% exposure to gold and 46% to silver, has lost 18% in one week and 30% in March, but its business model mitigates the impact of high fuel costs [4][8] - BHP's shares have fallen nearly 20% in March, but the company is recognized for its strong cash flow and margins, with a strategic pivot towards copper under new CEO Brandon Craig [4][9]

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19 March 2026 | 9:40PM AEDT Equity Research Global Metals & Mining: Iron Ore; China COREX call feedback; building an onshore Fe Index supported by CMRG We recently held a call with representatives from Beijing Iron Ore Trading Centre Corporation or COREX which operates the onshore China iron ore spot trading platform. COREX is focused on developing an onshore China physical spot and index-linked trading of iron ore in RMB/wmt (vs USD/dmt for other indices), as a direct competitor to the existing Price Repor ...

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is Neutral, maintained [11] Core Insights - The recent surge in iron ore prices has opened up cost advantages for short-process steel production, while the medium-term direction towards carbon neutrality is clear, benefiting the graphite electrode sector [2][8] - The recovery pace of steel production post-holiday is slower than last year, with a notable increase in steel prices due to low inventory levels and rising iron ore costs [5][6] - The supply of graphite electrodes is expected to remain rigid in the short term, with a significant supply cycle of over six months, leading to potential supply-demand gaps if demand increases [2][8] Summary by Sections Iron Ore Price Dynamics - Iron ore prices have risen significantly due to restrictions on BHP Newman fines, which are crucial for Chinese buyers, leading to tightened liquidity and price increases [6][7] - The ongoing trade disputes between China and BHP may result in a short-term impact, but the long-term price increase of iron ore lacks fundamental support due to high port inventories and expected supply increases from major miners [8] Steel Production and Demand - The recovery in steel production is lagging behind last year, with a 3.65% increase in production week-on-week but a 4.41% decrease year-on-year [5] - The apparent consumption of major steel products has increased by 18.55% week-on-week but decreased by 10.58% year-on-year, indicating a mixed demand recovery [5] Graphite Electrode Market - Graphite electrodes are essential for short-process steel production, and their demand is expected to grow as steel prices rise and production costs are optimized [2][8] - The current inventory levels in the graphite electrode industry are low, and any increase in demand could lead to a supply shortage due to the lengthy production cycle [8]

Geopolitical Risks and Market Impact - Geopolitical risks have intensified following strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure, leading to fears of broader disruptions to global energy supply [1] - U.S. President Donald Trump warned of a forceful response if Iran continues its attacks, contributing to market volatility [1] Australian Stock Market Performance - The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed down 1.7% at 8,497.8 points, marking its lowest level in nearly four months [4] - The market experienced liquidation rather than rotation, contrasting with the previous year's performance [4] Sectoral Analysis - Energy stocks in Australia rose 5.1% to a two-year high as oil prices surged, with Woodside increasing by 7.2% and Santos by 3.2% [4] - Miners dropped 5% to their lowest level since late December, impacted by softer commodity prices, with BHP and Rio Tinto each falling more than 3% [4] - Gold stocks declined 9.2%, reaching their lowest level in over four months as bullion prices eased [3][4] - Financials slipped 0.5%, with three of the "Big Four" banks losing between 0.3% and 1.3%, while Commonwealth Bank of Australia rose 0.2% [4] New Zealand Market Performance - New Zealand's S&P/NZX 50 fell 2% to 13,051.61, its lowest in a month, following softer-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth [4] - Companies such as Spark New Zealand, Gentrack Group, and KMD Brands led declines, each falling between 4.4% and 5.3% [4]

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