The Latest Breaking News from Fortescue

Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's decision to employ Michael Gunner in a key new role within his renewable energy company has been welcomed by environmentalists, who say Mr Gunner has "seen the light on climate" after previously lifting a moratorium on fracking.

Andrew Forrest urges businesses to aim for ‘real zero’ to reduce environmental impact

Fortescue Metals Group is funding research by a quantum computing venture into ways to produce cheap and abundant green hydrogen as part of the Australian mining giant's ambition to become the world's top green energy group.

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.

Eclair Surf has sneaked into the line-up for Grand National 2022 after Caribean Boy and Farclas were not declared. The 40 runners include last year's winner Minella Times and Snow Leopardess

The billionaire mining magnate known as Twiggy may be emulating Bill Gates with the scale of his philanthropy, but not everyone is convinced

Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle is leaving the bank to join Andrew Forrest's renewable energy business, Fortescue Future Industries.

The Australian share market closed sharply higher on Thursday, after a strong day on Wall Street as the oil price plunged. Meanwhile, the RBA's deputy governor resigns to go to Fortescue Future Industries.

Fortescue Metals' first-half profit fell after Chinese steel-makers bought less iron ore and the price of the commodity dropped.