Elizabeth Gaines voted in as West Coast's new chair Business leader Elizabeth Gaines has been voted in as West Coast's next chair, and she knows she has a big job ahead of her. AAP · Sep 17, 2024
Fortescue clears China's iron ore surplus as shipments rise Fortescue is focused on clearing iron ore stockpiles in China as quarterly shipments increase. Find out how the company is managing its output. Top News · Jan 25, 2024
Australian hydrogen in demand as South Korean manufacturers look to reach renewable energy target by 2050 As South Korea edges closer to being solely powered by renewables come 2050, the manufacturing industries of Australia's third-largest trading partner believe hydrogen gas is the answer to help reach its target. ABC News · May 14, 2023
Outgoing Fortescue Metals boss Elizabeth Gaines says China will want Australian iron ore 'for a long time to come' Australia's iron lady, Elizabeth Gaines, says she doesn't expect global tensions to impact iron ore demand as she prepares for her final days running Fortescue Metals Group. ABC News · Aug 25, 2022
Not enough women: miners meet in Australia under a cloud after sexism report Global investor and economist Dambisa Moyo this week became the first woman ever to deliver the keynote speech at the mining industry's annual conference in Western Australia, a boost for the sector as it faces scrutiny over perceived sexism. Reuters · Aug 2, 2022
‘Horrific’ sexual abuses uncovered in Australia mining probe A landmark inquiry into Australia’s mining sector has uncovered dozens of shocking cases of sexual harassment and abuse of women workers at companies including BHP Group and Rio Tinto Group. Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2022
Fortescue Metals could face paying traditional owners millions of dollars in native title compensation claim The Yindjibarndi traditional owners won a landmark native title case in the Pilbara in 2020 in a David-and-Goliath battle with mining giant Fortescue Metals Group, however, negotiations over royalties for mining iron ore on their land fell through. Now they are launching legal action against FMG for compensation. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Andrew Forrest's FMG acquires Williams Advanced Engineering in shift away from diesel Fortescue Metals Group acquires British tech and engineering company Williams Advanced Engineering to help fast-track its transition to renewables. ABC News · Jan 25, 2022