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7 May 2018

Fortescue’s VTEC – providing job opportunities for remote communities

Fortescue Metals Group has celebrated the graduation of 17 Vocational Training and Employment Centre students from South Hedland and Roebourne with all graduates taking up positions at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak and Solomon mine sites.

27 Apr 2018

Fortescue celebrates 1 billion tonnes of ore shipped

Fortescue Metals Group today celebrated the export of its one billionth tonne of iron ore, a decade after the company’s first commercial shipment from Port Hedland.

24 Apr 2018

Family values support Fortescue’s CEO for a Day

Fortescue Metals Group’s latest CEO for a Day, Carmen Farmer, believes it is Fortescue’s family values that have allowed her to pursue her career and have the confidence to become a leader.

11 Apr 2018

Fortescue expands autonomous haulage at Chichester Hub

The expansion of Fortescue Metals Group’s autonomous haul fleet has marked a significant milestone, with the first trucks fitted with Autonomous Haulage Technology now in operation at Christmas Creek.

9 Apr 2018

Fortescue marks 10-year milestone at Boao Forum

Fortescue Metals Group returns to the Boao Forum for Asia this week, marking a decade as a Diamond Sponsor of the prestigious conference.

19 Mar 2018

Fortescue apprentices celebrate new opportunities

Fortescue Metals Group has celebrated the graduation of its largest cohort of apprentices, skilled to take up positions at operational sites across the Pilbara.

14 Mar 2018

Fortescue and ANZ sign first agreement under landmark funding initiative

The first agreement under an innovative $50 million funding initiative launched last year by Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ has been signed in Sydney today.

2 Mar 2018

Applications open for Fortescue community support program

Local community organisations involved in programs, activities and events in the Pilbara are encouraged to apply for funding of up to $5,000 through the Fortescue Community Support program.

26 Feb 2018

Fortescue celebrates arrival of ‘FMG David’

The newest addition to the Fortescue Metals Group ore carrier fleet was greeted by the Fortescue family today, to mark its maiden voyage to Port Hedland.

9 Feb 2018

Fortescue leaders hit the streets for The Big Issue

Fortescue Metals Group Chief Executive Officer Elect Elizabeth Gaines and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elect Julie Shuttleworth today joined business and government leaders across Australia selling copies of The Big Issue.

30 Jan 2018

Fortescue’s CEO for a Day inspires with ‘can do’ attitude

A positive attitude and strong sense of empowerment has earned Kingsley Hoare the opportunity to become Fortescue Metals Group’s CEO for a Day.

25 Jan 2018

Collaboration plants seed for control measures

A collaboration between Fortescue Metals Group and IBN Services will see plants from the Pilbara’s only commercial native plant nursery used as part of a vegetation shelterbelt around Fortescue’s Hedland Operations.

29 Dec 2017

Forrest family welcomes arrival of FMG Matilda

‘FMG Matilda’ was welcomed into Port Hedland this morning by the Forrest family, including Fortescue Metals Group Founder and Chairman Mr Andrew Forrest AO.

27 Dec 2017

Fortescue families have an ore-some Christmas

Christmas cheer came to Fortescue’s operational sites this week, with hundreds of family members travelling to the Pilbara to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones.

20 Dec 2017

Fortescue partners with Morris to support VTEC graduates

Fortescue Metals Group is celebrating its final Vocational Training and Employment Centre graduation for the year, with graduates bound for secondments with partner Morris Corp (a division of Sodexo).

13 Dec 2017

Fortescue celebrates naming the ‘FMG Matilda’ in China

Fortescue Metals Group has officially named the fifth FMG Ore Carrier ‘FMG Matilda’ at a ceremony in Guangzhou, China.

24 Nov 2017

Fortescue says no to domestic and family violence

Fortescue Metals Group is proud to stand with women and men across Australia in speaking out and acting against domestic and family violence.

8 Nov 2017

Record-breaking year recognised at Fortescue AGM

A year of outstanding performance by Fortescue Metals Group was recognised at the company’s Annual General Meeting in Perth today.

2 Nov 2017

Fortescue grants help brighten Pilbara community projects

A range of organisations creating positive outcomes for communities in the Pilbara have received funding under the latest round of Fortescue Metals Group’s Community Support program.

26 Oct 2017

Fortescue’s CEO for a Day challenges others to look beyond

An Aboriginal woman with a strong personal drive and a sense of responsibility to her family and community has been selected as Fortescue Metals Group’s tenth CEO for a Day.