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Fortescue

Fortescue is an Australian mining and energy company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. The company operates as one of the world's largest iron-ore producers, with extensive mining operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Fortescue is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and has grown to become a major player in the global iron-ore market since its founding in 2003. The company owns and operates integrated mining, rail and port infrastructure that enables it to extract, process and export iron-ore to customers worldwide, particularly in Asia. In recent years, Fortescue has expanded its focus beyond iron-ore mining to include renewable energy and decarbonisation initiatives through its Fortescue Future Industries division. The company is pursuing investments in green hydrogen, battery storage and other clean energy technologies as part of a strategic shift towards sustainable energy production. Fortescue employs thousands of workers across its mining and energy operations and generates billions of dollars in annual revenue. The company was founded by Australian businessman Andrew Forrest, who remains a significant shareholder and influential figure in the organisation's strategic direction. Fortescue's transition towards renewable energy represents one of the mining sector's most ambitious decarbonisation programmes.

Fortescue News


Iron-ore mineralisation
Arrow Minerals targets 400% landholding expansion in iron-ore-rich Pilbara
Updated 2 hours 30 minutes ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Arrow Minerals' Pilbara iron-ore landholding is poised to grow by more than 400% to 1 600 km2. The company's latest target comprises the Turee Creek iron-ore project, with 12 new... 


Capital reports higher revenue, drilling platform gains momentum
Capital reports higher revenue, drilling platform gains momentum
15th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Capital has delivered group revenue of $115.7-million for the third quarter – a 23.3% increase year-on-year but a 1.4% decrease quarter-on-quarter.  Revenue for the first nine months... 


Fortescue's Solomon mine
Australia's Fortescue cash drops over 37% amid China buying curbs
8th October 2026 By: Reuters

Fortescue said on Thursday its cash balance fell 37% in the September quarter and warned its forecasts remained subject to ongoing negotiations with state-backed buyer China Mineral Resources... 


Iron-ore mining in Australia
Miners drag Australian shares lower as Fortescue slides on CMRG uncertainty
8th October 2026 By: Reuters

Australian shares fell on Thursday, led by miners after Fortescue warned of a drop in its cash balance and said its forecasts hinged on talks with Chinese state-backed iron ore buyer China Mineral... 


Christmas Creek mine, in Western Australia
Fortescue, Metso reach green ironmaking milestone
28th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Iron-ore major Fortescue’s Christmas Creek Green Metal Project, which features mining technology specialist Metso’s Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Smelting Furnace technology, has produced its first hot... 


Copper and gold mineralisation
Gold explorer NevGold appoints new CFO, engineering studies VP
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Toronto- and Frankfurt-listed NevGold Corporation has announced Dale Found CFO effective immediately, with former CFO Bob McKnight taking up a newly formed engineering studies VP role. Found has... 


First hot metal at Fortescue's Green Metal project
Fortescue progresses towards green iron
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Iron-ore major Fortescue has produced first hot metal at its Green Metal project at Christmas Creek, marking the first successful operation of its electric smelting process and a major step towards... 


IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical
IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical
3rd September 2026

Mining’s Mission Critical, to responsibly deliver vital materials, will take centre stage at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) as the industry pivots... 


An image of Simandou
Iron-ore production set for further growth to 2030 – BMI
31st August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global iron-ore production growth will accelerate over 2026 to 2030, averaging 2.2% growth over that period, compared with 1.2% over the previous five years, with production expected to reach... 


Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine
Anglo, Chinese entity in iron-ore deal
28th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has struck a yearlong supply deal with China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer, joining BHP Group among miners that have finalised an agreement with the group. South African producer... 


Fortescue iron-ore mine
Australian Indigenous group appeals Fortescue mining compensation ruling, seeks $1.3bn
26th August 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Yindjibarndi Indigenous group said on Wednesday it had lodged an appeal with the federal court over the amount of compensation awarded against Fortescue for mining on their lands... 


Fortescue signage
Fortescue suspends executive over sexual harassment allegations
25th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Australian miner Fortescue has suspended an executive over sexual harassment allegations, and engaged law firm MinterEllison to conduct an independent investigation into the matter. The incident... 


IMARC 2026 puts spotlight on mining’s Mission Critical
24th August 2026

Mining’s Mission Critical, to responsibly deliver vital materials, will take centre stage at this year’s International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) as the industry pivots... 


Fortescue signage
Fortescue, Queensland gov reach truce over scrapped electrolyser facility dispute
20th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The State of Queensland, Minister for Economic Development Queensland and iron-ore major Fortescue have reached a confidential settlement to resolve their dispute over the former state government’s... 


Fortescue iron-ore mine site and truck
Fortescue sees power sales from Pilbara green grid when demand emerges, declares lower dividend
20th August 2026 By: Reuters

Fortescue's green grid investment in Australia's northwest is set to provide surplus energy that it can sell to data centres as commercial demand develops, although it has yet to ink any supply... 


Iron-ore mining landscape
Fortescue hires law firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations against senior executive
20th August 2026 By: Reuters

A senior executive under investigation for sexual harassment and bullying is still working at Fortescue while an inquiry is underway, the company's energy chief Gus Pichot said on Thursday.... 


First hot metal at Fortescue's Green Metal project
Fortescue produces first hot metal towards green iron production in Australia
19th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Iron-ore major Fortescue has produced first hot metal at its Green Metal project at Christmas Creek, marking the first successful operation of its electric smelting process and a major step towards... 


Fortescue head office sign
Fortescue's Super Special Fines iron-ore stocks at China ports at five-week high, traders' data shows
14th August 2026 By: Reuters

Stocks of Fortescue's Super Special Fines, a type of lower-grade iron-ore, held at Chinese ports have surged to a five-week high following a ban from Beijing on the brand, according to calculations... 


Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine
Anglo strikes year-long iron-ore deal with China’s State buyer
14th August 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has struck a yearlong supply deal with China’s State-backed iron-ore buyer, joining BHP Group among miners that have finalised an agreement with the group. South African producer... 


Rio Tinto iron-ore mine
China's CMRG tells some steel mills to halt talks with Rio Tinto for shipments from September, sources say
6th August 2026 By: Reuters

China's State-owned iron-ore buyer has directed some steel mills to halt negotiations with Rio Tinto for shipments from September, two sources said, escalating pressure on the world's top iron-ore... 


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