Worries over wind farms cloud condor repopulation program Some 200 people trudged up a hill in southern Argentina with a singular mission: to free two Andean condors that had been born in captivity The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Flexibility in working arrangements post-COVID likely here to stay, experts believe At the height of the COVID pandemic most employees of Rachel Wright's IT support team were working from home, but she soon came up against logistical challenges. ABC News · Oct 16, 2022
Former NT chief minister Michael Gunner to join Andrew Forrest-owned renewable energy company Fortescue Future Industries 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. ABC News · Oct 9, 2022
Companies using carbon credits to ‘cover their tracks’, says iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest urges businesses to aim for ‘real zero’ to reduce environmental impact The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022
Rio Tinto joins 'first movers' carbon club Rio Tinto has caught up with iron ore peers BHP and Fortescue Metals Group as the latest to join a global coalition of top companies looking to cut emissions. AAP · Sep 21, 2022
Australian miner Fortescue reveals $6.2 billion carbon plan Australian iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has announced a $6.2 billion plan to eliminate fossil fuels and carbon emissions from its operations by the end of the decade The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022
Fortescue pledges $9.2b for clean iron ore Andrew Forrest will spend $9.2 billion to take Fortescue Metals Group fossil fuel-free by 2030 and become a global green mining, energy and technology firm. AAP · Sep 20, 2022
Fortescue FY aided by record shipments Fortescue Metals Group has posted a slide in full-year profit despite record shipments as iron ore prices fell, but signalled a strong start to FY23. AAP · Aug 28, 2022
Australia's Fortescue pursues quantum leap in green hydrogen quest 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. Reuters · May 26, 2022
Fortescue Metals could face paying traditional owners millions of dollars in native title compensation claim 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. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Grand National 2022 runners and riders: Full list of horses and odds for Aintree race 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 Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022
‘Judge me on my actions’: can Andrew Forrest become Australia’s clean, green hero? The billionaire mining magnate known as Twiggy may be emulating Bill Gates with the scale of his philanthropy, but not everyone is convinced The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2022
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle to join Fortescue's renewable energy push Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle is leaving the bank to join Andrew Forrest's renewable energy business, Fortescue Future Industries. ABC News · Mar 10, 2022
ASX rises amid oil price plunge, RBA's deputy governor Guy Debelle quitting to join Fortescue 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. ABC News · Mar 9, 2022
AAP · Feb 16, 2022 Fortescue H1 profit down, payout cut Fortescue Metals' first-half profit fell after Chinese steel-makers bought less iron ore and the price of the commodity dropped.
ABC News · Feb 15, 2022 ASX rises, Fortescue Metals and CSL report weaker profits from COVID-19 restrictions The Australian share market rises in afternoon trade, soaring oil and gas prices boost Santos' profit, while Fortescue Metals, CSL and Treasury Wine Estates reveal the impact of COVID-19 on their earnings.
ABC News · Jan 25, 2022 Andrew Forrest's FMG acquires Williams Advanced Engineering in shift away from diesel Fortescue Metals Group acquires British tech and engineering company Williams Advanced Engineering to help fast-track its transition to renewables.
ABC News · Jan 24, 2022 ASX dips after global markets slump; Fortescue acquires Williams Advanced Engineering Australian shares extend their losses from last week, tracking a lower finish on Wall Street, amid fears of inflation and policy tightening by the US Federal Reserve.