Fortescue warns of mine cuts if China pricing dispute remains unresolved
Mining giant Fortescue warned it may cut Pilbara production if its pricing dispute with China remains unresolved by year-end.
Fortescue is in talks with China's buying group over iron ore prices. The Chinese agency told steel mills to limit Fortescue shipments until a deal is made.
Fortescue has already shipped more ore than it has sold in recent months. If talks fail by year-end, Fortescue will cut production, the company said.
Fortescue's stock dropped more than 4 per cent on this news. Iron ore is Australia's biggest export.
It brings in more than $100 billion a year. It accounts for as much as 5 per cent of GDP.
Rivals BHP and Rio Tinto faced similar Chinese pressure but recently signed deals.
- Over $100 billion
- Iron ore annual exports
- 5 per cent
- Share of GDP
- More than 4 per cent
- Stock price drop
- 2022
- China Mineral Resources Group
Why it mattersA production cut would hurt Australia's exports and government income. It signals China's increasing power over world commodity prices.
AustraliaIron ore is Australia's biggest export; production cuts at Fortescue would reduce foreign earnings, tax revenue, and mining jobs across Western Australia.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au
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