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Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

A high-profile stoush between Andrew Forrest's Fortescue and former employees has come to an end after the miner accused them of intellectual property theft.

AAP · Nov 26, 2025

Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Former Fortescue researchers being sued for intellectual property theft maintain searches of their homes and businesses were "massive over-reach" by the miner.

AAP · Oct 4, 2024

Fortescue slams 'cynical distraction' in IP-theft case

Directors sued for allegedly using Fortescue secrets in their own startup filed a "monumental waste of time" to avoid defending the lawsuit, a judge has heard.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024