<h1>Authorities urge restart of Australian iron ore imports after state-run buyer orders suspension amid contract negotiations</h1> Australian authorities urged resumption of iron ore imports after a state-run Chinese buyer instructed domestic steelmakers and traders to suspend purchases of dollar-denominated seaborne cargo from a major Australian miner amid contract negotiations, effectively blocking new deals and affecting shipments already en route. The government expressed concern, framed the matter largely as a commercial dispute between companies, and will engage with the miner while advocating for national economic interests. Legal risks include breach or frustration of sale and purchase contracts, potential claims for damages, and broader trade and diplomatic ramifications if the suspension persists.