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15 Nov 2018

Commitment to communities underpins future growth

Fortescue’s Founder and Chairman, Andrew Forrest AO joined Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Gaines, the Fortescue Board of Directors and shareholders for the 15th Annual General Meeting of Fortescue Metals Group.

6 Nov 2018

Fortescue reaffirms strong relationships with Chinese customers

Fortescue Metals Group is signing eight Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with major Chinese steel mills on the sidelines of the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE).

25 Oct 2018

Confidence is key for Fortescue’s CEO for a Day

Fortescue Metals Group’s latest CEO for a Day, Leon Monaghan joined Fortescue Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Gaines and the Core Leadership Team for the launch of the Company’s September FY19 Quarterly Production Report.

16 Oct 2018

Fortescue’s ore carrier fleet delivers efficiencies for the Port

Fortescue Metals Group today welcomed the final vessel in the Company’s ore carrier fleet, FMG Northern Spirit, with a naming ceremony in Port Hedland.

17 Sep 2018

Aboriginal businesses win contracts with Fortescue

Fortescue Metals Group has awarded contracts valued at over A$6 million to two West Australian Aboriginal businesses, as part of the Company’s pioneering Billion Opportunities program.

14 Sep 2018

Fortescue takes the plunge for Ronald McDonald House

Fortescue Metals Group team members have once again tested their nerves, by going over the edge of Perth’s tallest building in support of sick children and their families.

5 Sep 2018

Seventh annual Fortescue Roebourne Working Bee

Over 100 volunteers came together for Fortescue Metals Group’s annual Roebourne Working Bee to revitalise Roebourne District High School’s grounds with painting, landscaping repairs and maintenance.

4 Sep 2018

Students gets into the swing of it with Fortescue’s annual hockey carnivals

Fortescue Metals Group’s Pilbara Community Hockey Program finished on a high with a series of hockey carnivals held in in Roebourne, Yandeyarra and Port Hedland.

3 Sep 2018

Fortescue community grants open for application

Fortescue Metals Group is celebrating a decade of investing in local communities, with applications now open for the next round of the Community Grant Program.

21 Aug 2018

Response to media article regarding Fortescue CEO remuneration

An article by Patrick Durkin in today’s Australian Financial Review, citing research by Melbourne University’s Centre for Corporate Governance and Regulation, incorrectly states that Fortescue CEO Elizabeth Gaines’ salary in FY18 was A$9.737 million.

20 Aug 2018

Fortescue’s FY18 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Fortescue Metals Group has released its FY18 Corporate Social Responsibility report, outlining the Company’s key initiatives of setting high standards, creating positive social change and safeguarding the environment.

6 Aug 2018

Fortescue releases Modern Slavery Voluntary Statement 2018

Fortescue has released its inaugural Modern Slavery Voluntary Statement 2018 as part of the company’s commitment to protecting and promoting human rights and its zero tolerance for modern slavery in its supply chain.

26 Jul 2018

Fortescue’s CEO for a Day at the forefront of innovation

Fortescue Metals Group’s latest CEO for a Day, Kellie Gesah, joined Fortescue Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Gaines and the Core Leadership Team for the launch of the Company’s June FY18 quarterly production report.

24 Jul 2018

Fortescue celebrates VTEC graduation at Roebourne

Fortescue Metals Group has celebrated the graduation of eight new students from the Company’s Vocational Training and Employment Centre program in Roebourne.

23 Jul 2018

China-Australia University collaboration is key to building a bright future

Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed a group of under-graduate and post-graduate university students from two West Australian and two Chinese universities to its operations for the second annual China-Australia University tour.

17 Jul 2018

Fortescue celebrates 15 years of milestones

Fortescue Metals Group today celebrated the anniversary of 15 years since establishment by reaffirming the company’s ongoing commitment to local communities.

27 Jun 2018

Statement on Atlas Iron Limited

Fortescue Metals Group notes the statement by Atlas Iron Limited (Atlas) on 14 June 2018 regarding notice received from the office of the Minister for Transport, Planning and Lands.

25 Jun 2018

Fortescue’s seventh ore carrier arrives in Port Hedland

Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed the seventh Fortescue Ore Carrier, FMG Amanda, to Port Hedland with an event attended by Fortescue Founder and Chairman, Andrew Forrest AO and Fortescue’s latest Vocational Training and Employment Centre team.

20 Jun 2018

Fortescue’s innovative relocatable conveyor begins operation

Fortescue Metals Group continues to successfully implement its innovation projects with the relocatable conveyor at Cloudbreak coming online.

14 Jun 2018

Fortescue snags a new community barbecue

Community fundraising initiatives and events in Port Hedland are set to sizzle, with the launch of the new Fortescue Metals Group Community BBQ Trailer.