For context, the S&P/ASX 200 Index is down around 5% over the past month and 1% higher year-to-date.
The Coalition has said that Labor must not allow foreign entities to buy one of Western Australia's top iron ore mines.
The halt raised concerns about the miner's output, and also raised safety concerns, which has contributed to the latest share price slide.
Morgan Stanley has a buy rating and a $68 target price on BHP shares.
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BHP Group Ltd shares fell lower in September. For context, the S&P/ASX 200 Index is down around 5% over the past month and 1% higher year-to-date.
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BHP Group Ltd shares fell lower in September.
The mining giant's shares are $59.80.
For context, the S&P/ASX 200 Index is down around 5% over the past month and 1% higher year-to-date.
BHP was pushed into the spotlight in early September after news that China's biggest steelmaker, China Baowu Steel Group, is reportedly considering buying into one of BHP's largest iron ore mines.
The Coalition has said that Labor must not allow foreign entities to buy one of Western Australia's top iron ore mines.
Just last week, mining activities at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile were suspended after a fatal accident.
Under Chilean mining regulations, operations cannot restart following a fatal accident until safety inspectors have confirmed that conditions are safe.
The halt raised concerns about the miner's output, and also raised safety concerns, which has contributed to the latest share price slide.
Market Index data shows that most analysts rate BHP shares as a hold.
Morgan Stanley has a buy rating and a $68 target price on BHP shares.
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