Why is everyone talking about China and BHP shares today?

Why is everyone talking about China and BHP shares today?

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares are grabbing headlines on Monday, and China is driving the news. Here’s what you need to know.

BHP won’t rule out talk of China interest in Jimblevbar

BHP is playing coy over rumours the world’s largest steelmaker is eyeing up a slice of the mining giant’s Jimblebar iron ore operations in the Pilbara.

Chinese steelmaker Baowu eyes stake in BHP's Jimblebar iron ore mine

The world's largest steelmaker is mulling a stake in one of the world's largest mining companies' Pilbara mines.

BHP Stock Faces Monday Test as WAIO Partnership Talk Reaches $14.7 Billion Earnings Engine

MELBOURNE, September 7, 2026, 5:32 a.m. AEST BHP Group (ASX:BHP) has put its US$14.7 billion Western Australian iron-ore earnings engine in play, at least conceptually. Its three-sentence disclosure offered no transaction terms. The statement landed after Friday's Sydney close. BHP shares had finished at A$62.25, down 2.4% for the day. That timing leaves Monday's ASX…