Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices China's struggling property sector continues to weigh on big miners, with Fortescue profits down more than 50 per cent. AAP · Feb 20, 2025
Aboriginal group seeks $1.1bn in damages over Australia mining project The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation filed the landmark case against Western Australia’s state government. Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2025
Community, Country 'ruptured' over iron ore mine damage Traditional Owners are seeking $1.8 billion from an iron ore miner over economic loss and cultural damage at a Pilbara mine site. AAP · Feb 19, 2025
Cultural landscape 'obliterated' at mine, court told Traditional owners seeking compensation from iron ore miners have been effectively "locked out" of their Country, a court has been told. AAP · Feb 17, 2025
Cyclone Zelia makes landfall in Western Australia as residents told its ‘too late to evacuate’ Rapidly intensifying to the highest Category 5 level, Zelia packed wind speeds of up to 290kmph The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025
Australian shares close out 2024 with more losses The ASX200 dropped 0.9 per cent on the final day of trading to finish 2024 up 7.5 per cent - an underperformance compared to its global peers. AAP · Dec 31, 2024
Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear The federal opposition would make taxpayers fork out the combined equivalent of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth to set up nuclear reactors. AAP · Dec 12, 2024
Aussie shares fall again, hit nearly three-week low The ASX200 has again finished down and one analyst says if it drops much further, that would trigger a significant pullback. AAP · Dec 11, 2024
Trucks, trains and dozers drive Fortescue's 'real zero' Iron ore billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest says he intends to silence the naysayers with profitable patented green technology to save the planet - and mining. AAP · Nov 6, 2024
Miner destroys more than a hundred Aboriginal sites An Indigenous group suing Fortescue says new evidence shows the iron ore giant destroyed half of the Aboriginal sites on a Pilbara mine. AAP · Oct 20, 2024
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 'doubling down' on green iron despite leaks Mining giant Fortescue pledges to create a green metals industry grounded in Australian ore and renewable energy, after pulling back on championing hydrogen. AAP · Aug 27, 2024
Australia won’t have ‘green steel’ to itself. Africa is poised to become a global hub Australia is at the forefront of efforts to turn steelmaking green. The Conversation · Aug 20, 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
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 'Bad faith': Fortescue spars with rival over spying Fortescue has vehemently rejected claims it had "unclean hands" after surveilling former employees accused of stealing confidential green iron trade secrets.
AAP · Jul 30, 2024 Firm digs in for fight over 'Fortescue secrets' theft A firm accused of stealing Fortescue's trade secrets is challenging an "unduly extensive" order for the seizure of items from its premises and directors' homes.
AAP · Jul 30, 2024 Buckle up: Fortescue plunge takes shares on bumpy ride The ASX200 finished down 0.5 per cent after slipping more than twice that in early trading, while Fortescue Metals fell to a 20-month low.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2024 Is Andrew Forrest’s energy dream in peril? The future of green hydrogen in Australia explained Fortescue announced 700 job cuts this week in a bid to remain ‘lean’. So what does it mean for green hydrogen?
The Conversation · Jul 19, 2024 Fortescue has put its ambitious green hydrogen target on hold – but Australia should keep powering ahead Australian mining and energy giant Fortescue announced late on Wednesday that its ambitious green energy goal – to produce 15 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually by 2030 – will be placed on hold.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 18, 2024 Liddell green hydrogen hope still alive despite Fortescue exit Liddell green hydrogen vision still alive despite setback.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024 Forrest says Fortescue still committed to hydrogen despite job cuts – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jul 18, 2024 'Gutted like a fish': Forrest on Fortescue job losses Andrew Forrest says the Fortescue Group will continue to pursue its green hydrogen plan despite slashing 700 jobs in a bid to cut costs.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2024 Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue slashes 700 jobs in restructure Australian mining company announces global cuts saying it must ‘continually evolve to ensure it remains lean’
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024 Chinese premier focuses on critical minerals and clean energy during Australian visit Chinese Premier Li Qiang is ending his Australian tour in the west coast city of Perth where he will focus on China’s investment in critical minerals and clean energy
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024 Andrew Forrest says Coalition’s abandonment of 2030 emissions target would ‘decimate’ economy Mining magnate says investors need certainty as opposition’s climate policy comes under increasing scrutiny