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LSE:BHP.L News 23 December 2025 - 24 January 2026

BHP stock price faces a two-front test: China iron ore ban and Chile copper roadblocks

BHP stock price faces a two-front test: China iron ore ban and Chile copper roadblocks

BHP diverted Jimblebar Blend Fines iron ore shipments to Malaysia and Vietnam after China’s state buyer told mills not to purchase the product during 2026 contract talks, Reuters reported. Port stocks jumped to 8.1 million tons by Jan. 13, up 360% since September. BHP shares rose 0.7% in Sydney to A$48.43. Striking contract workers blocked access to BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile for a fourth day.
24 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price slips in London as iron ore weakens and Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto share price slips in London as iron ore weakens and Glencore clock ticks

Rio Tinto shares fell 0.8% to 6,287 pence in early London trading as iron ore futures hit a two-week low, with China’s May contract down 2.82% to 792 yuan a ton. BHP confirmed it is offering price concessions in 2026 supply talks with China’s state buyer. Investors are watching Rio’s quarterly update and a Feb. 5 deadline for Glencore’s potential offer.
20 January 2026
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BHP Group Ltd Stock (NYSE:BHP, ASX:BHP): Latest News, Forecasts and Key Catalysts as Copper Nears $12,000 (Dec. 23, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd Stock (NYSE:BHP, ASX:BHP): Latest News, Forecasts and Key Catalysts as Copper Nears $12,000 (Dec. 23, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd shares are closing out 2025 with two huge forces pulling in opposite directions: a powerful tailwind from record-setting metals prices (especially copper), and a stubborn set of headline risks—legal uncertainty tied to the 2015 Brazil dam disaster and ongoing tension around iron ore trade terms with China’s state-backed buying group. Here’s what investors are watching on 23 December 2025, including the latest price snapshot, company news, analyst forecasts, and the big catalysts likely to set the tone for BHP stock into early 2026. BHP stock price today: where shares are trading on Dec. 23, 2025 BHP is
23 December 2025
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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