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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.

12 Oct 2017

Fortescue partners with Jawun to support Indigenous organisations

Fortescue Metals Group today announced it has entered a new five-year partnership with Jawun to support programs of change in Indigenous communities in the East Kimberley.

10 Oct 2017

Fortescue’s VTEC: part of the Hedland community for a decade

Port Hedland community members joined Fortescue Founder and Chairman Andrew Forrest AO and Chief Executive Officer Nev Power to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Fortescue’s pioneering Vocational Training and Employment Centre program.

3 Oct 2017

Fortescue’s VTEC: 10 years of creating opportunities

Fortescue Metals Group is proud to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its pioneering Vocational Training and Employment Centre program.

29 Sep 2017

Fortescue and ANZ launch new funding model to support Aboriginal businesses

Aboriginal businesses are set to benefit from today’s announcement of a landmark $50 million funding initiative supported by Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ.

21 Sep 2017

Fortescue tour a hit with families and Port Hedland community

The doors to Fortescue's Port and Rail operations were once again thrown open this week to family members and Port Hedland residents, as part of Fortescue’s annual Family and Community Tour.

13 Sep 2017

Fortescue supports healthy bodies and minds in South Hedland

A pathway to improved physical and mental health has been created for South Hedland students, thanks to a grant from Fortescue Metals Group.

30 Aug 2017

Inviting applications for Fortescue Community Support program

Fortescue Metals Group is once again inviting community organisations in the Pilbara to apply for funding through the Fortescue Community Support program.

28 Aug 2017

Fortescue recognised for its practical approach to diversity

Fortescue Metals Group has been recognised as the winner of the Australian Women in Resources Alliance award at the 2017 AMMA National Conference held in Perth.

17 Aug 2017

Fortescue partners with community for annual working bee

Fortescue Metals Group held its sixth annual working bee in Roebourne on the weekend, bringing together over 100 volunteers to makeover the Roebourne District High School, which teaches students from kindergarten to Grade 12.

16 Aug 2017

Inaugural Hedland Hockey Carnival inspires junior players

11 Aug 2017

Fortescue grant supports healthy hearing in the Pilbara

Fortescue Metals Group is supporting the Earbus Foundation of Western Australia to improve health outcomes for hundreds of Aboriginal children in the Pilbara.

9 Aug 2017

Fortescue continues support for Roebourne Hockey Carnival

The next generation of Australian hockey stars have shown off their skills at the annual Hockey Carnival in Roebourne on 4 August, hosted by Fortescue Metals Group and Hockey Australia.

3 Aug 2017

Fortescue brings China-Australia collaboration to the Pilbara

Fortescue Metals Group has welcomed a group of post-graduate university students from two West Australian and two Chinese universities to its operations as part of a collaboration project announced earlier this year.

1 Aug 2017

Helping families balance work and family responsibilities

Fortescue Metals Group has officially opened the Fortescue Family Room, a new child care facility in its Perth office.

27 Jul 2017

A passionate attitude and strong cultural identity drives Fortescue’s CEO for a Day

A strong sense of accountability, determination and a positive attitude are qualities which made Raymond Carriage stand out when it came to selecting Fortescue Metals Group’s ninth CEO for a Day.

19 Jul 2017

Fortescue donation to benefit Port Hedland seafarers

Fortescue Metals Group has donated a stretcher to the Port Hedland Seafarers Centre as part of its continued commitment to the organisation, which provides pastoral care services and assistance to thousands of seafarers every month.

13 Jul 2017

Fortescue donates equipment to local community organisations

Fortescue Metals Group has donated thousands of dollars in office equipment to Port Hedland community organisations, following the relocation of its Vocational Training and Employment Centre.

30 Jun 2017

Fortescue announces $100 million in new work with four Aboriginal businesses and joint ventures

Fortescue Metals Group has announced it is finalising the award of $100 million in new works to Aboriginal business and joint ventures as the company continues to create unprecedented opportunity through employment and business development. The new works include $65 million in partnership with Yindjibarndi owned businesses.

21 Jun 2017

Fortescue brings road safety message to Yandeyarra students

Fortescue Metals Group and the Road Safety Western Force headed back to school this week to bring road safety messages to students at Yandeyarra Remote Community School.