Why the AI age calls for ‘founder mode’ The onset of the technology demands leaders who stay close to the work, move quickly, and rethink what their companies can become. Fortune · Oct 7
Inside Fortescue's billion-dollar bet to decarbonize mining—and help rebuild Ukraine Andrew Forrest built Fortescue into an iron ore giant. Now he is staking billions on an accelerated clean-energy overhaul in Australia and a long-shot effort to help revive Ukraine after the fighting ends. Fortune · Sep 23
Miner goes 'full steam ahead' on loss-making project Mining giant Fortescue believes it can turn around a troubled mine project that produces a raw material for green steel. AAP · Aug 20
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue flags major asset writedown Fortescue will write off $746 million from the value of its Iron Bridge magnetite mine in the Pilbara after reviewing scenarios for the troubled operation. AAP · Jul 31
Mining CEO worth $24 billion nearly drowned and had to break his own leg in freak hiking accident—he used the recovery time to go back to school "I realized that a) I was on my own, b) I was drowning, and c) I'd been there for a little while because there were no ripples in the water," Forrest recalled. Fortune · Jul 8
Fortescue class action: female workers claim sexual harassment at remote mine sites One woman says she found man in her room at WA fly-in, fly-out accommodation while another states she was ‘howled’ at, federal court told The Guardian - AU · Jun 25
Mining giant hit with sexual harassment class action Fortescue has been hit with a class action law suit that accuses it of facilitating a shocking culture at its remote worksites where women paid the price. AAP · Jun 25
Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return Drivers will pay 16 cents a litre more for petrol and diesel from July as battles over taxes on fuel open up on multiple fronts. AAP · Jun 22
'Dark fleets' brought to light by world-first ocean map For the price of a working internet connection, conservationists and the maritime-curious will get an almost real-time look at global fishing activities. AAP · Jun 18
Indigenous Australians win record payout after billionaire mined their land without consent The ruling is the largest payout ever awarded under Australia's native title laws The Independent UK · May 13
Kid's cancer centre zeroes in on 'terrible disease' Australia is opening its first centre focused solely on transforming the experiences and outcomes for children and young people with cancer. AAP · May 6
'A joke': Fortescue founder takes on diesel tax credit A campaign to wind back the diesel tax credit for big mining giants has been given fresh legs by Andrew Forrest, chair and founder of iron ore giant Fortescue. AAP · May 6
Fortescue founder losing sleep over AI nightmares Andrew Forrest has told a business summit that he's awed by artificial intelligence but also considers the technology incredibly dangerous. AAP · Mar 4
Australia’s most costly anti-climate policy hits taxpayers for $30m a day as calls mount to wind back fuel tax credits The government will hand over $10.8bn this financial year under the scheme that makes it cheaper for miners and other industries to use diesel and petrol The Guardian - AU · Feb 24
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 17 Every Australian Name We Know About In The Jeffrey Epstein Files So Far A running list of every Australian figure named so far in the Jeffrey Epstein files and what the documents actually say.
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 UN shipping regulator advocates for industry emissions fee at COP30, despite Trump pushback The head of the International Maritime Organization said Monday he’s continuing to “advocate and campaign” for global regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels, after the United States and Saudi Arabia blocked new rules last month
AAP · Oct 31, 2025 Mining boss skewers Trump over moves against renewables Renewable energy is taking over from oil, coal and gas, an Australian mining magnate has told shareholders, and efforts to hold back the trend are misguided.
International Business Times · Sep 26, 2025 An Aussie Tycoon Bets Billions On Cleaning Up Iron Ore Giant Moored off a Manhattan pier for New York's annual Climate Week is one of the world's first ammonia-powered vessels -- a green flagship for an Australian tycoon's drive to decarbonize his mining empire.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025 World, business leaders hope to keep momentum in fight against climate change despite US Hundreds of world and business leaders are gathering to keep the fight against climate change alive
AAP · Sep 22, 2025 'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations.
The Conversation · Sep 8, 2025 Rapid climate action will come at a cost, according to the Business Council. But experts say the benefits are far larger This month, the Australian government will release its emissions-reduction target for 2035, likely to be between 65% and 75%. A 70% cut would mean reducing Australia’s emissions from about 440 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent down to 132 million tonnes.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025 Mining magnate Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo charity makes undisclosed donation to the Australia Institute Exclusive: The progressive thinktank, which has championed a ‘real zero’ emissions policy, says it protects privacy of donors to avoid them being targeted
AAP · Aug 27, 2025 Australia risks losing green iron race after head start Australia may be left stranded on the blocks in the race to lead the globe in green iron projects, with its main rivals coming from some unexpected nations.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2025 Arsenic in the damper, campers driven off a cliff: the murky historical links of AACo, Australia’s largest beef producer Jesse Gregson led massacres of Aboriginal people before joining the Australian Agricultural Company as its longest-serving superintendent
AAP · Aug 4, 2025 Superpower potential: advocates urge uranium rule redo The coalition's election loss has not dimmed the enthusiasm for nuclear energy among attendees at a major mining conference, and support for net zero is scarce.