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19 Mar 2018

Fortescue apprentices celebrate new opportunities

Fortescue Metals Group has celebrated the graduation of its largest cohort of apprentices, skilled to take up positions at operational sites across the Pilbara.

14 Mar 2018

Fortescue and ANZ sign first agreement under landmark funding initiative

The first agreement under an innovative $50 million funding initiative launched last year by Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ has been signed in Sydney today.

2 Mar 2018

Applications open for Fortescue community support program

Local community organisations involved in programs, activities and events in the Pilbara are encouraged to apply for funding of up to $5,000 through the Fortescue Community Support program.

26 Feb 2018

Fortescue celebrates arrival of ‘FMG David’

The newest addition to the Fortescue Metals Group ore carrier fleet was greeted by the Fortescue family today, to mark its maiden voyage to Port Hedland.

9 Feb 2018

Fortescue leaders hit the streets for The Big Issue

Fortescue Metals Group Chief Executive Officer Elect Elizabeth Gaines and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elect Julie Shuttleworth today joined business and government leaders across Australia selling copies of The Big Issue.

30 Jan 2018

Fortescue’s CEO for a Day inspires with ‘can do’ attitude

A positive attitude and strong sense of empowerment has earned Kingsley Hoare the opportunity to become Fortescue Metals Group’s CEO for a Day.

25 Jan 2018

Collaboration plants seed for control measures

A collaboration between Fortescue Metals Group and IBN Services will see plants from the Pilbara’s only commercial native plant nursery used as part of a vegetation shelterbelt around Fortescue’s Hedland Operations.

29 Dec 2017

Forrest family welcomes arrival of FMG Matilda

‘FMG Matilda’ was welcomed into Port Hedland this morning by the Forrest family, including Fortescue Metals Group Founder and Chairman Mr Andrew Forrest AO.

27 Dec 2017

Fortescue families have an ore-some Christmas

Christmas cheer came to Fortescue’s operational sites this week, with hundreds of family members travelling to the Pilbara to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones.

20 Dec 2017

Fortescue partners with Morris to support VTEC graduates

Fortescue Metals Group is celebrating its final Vocational Training and Employment Centre graduation for the year, with graduates bound for secondments with partner Morris Corp (a division of Sodexo).

13 Dec 2017

Fortescue celebrates naming the ‘FMG Matilda’ in China

Fortescue Metals Group has officially named the fifth FMG Ore Carrier ‘FMG Matilda’ at a ceremony in Guangzhou, China.

24 Nov 2017

Fortescue says no to domestic and family violence

Fortescue Metals Group is proud to stand with women and men across Australia in speaking out and acting against domestic and family violence.

8 Nov 2017

Record-breaking year recognised at Fortescue AGM

A year of outstanding performance by Fortescue Metals Group was recognised at the company’s Annual General Meeting in Perth today.

2 Nov 2017

Fortescue grants help brighten Pilbara community projects

A range of organisations creating positive outcomes for communities in the Pilbara have received funding under the latest round of Fortescue Metals Group’s Community Support program.

26 Oct 2017

Fortescue’s CEO for a Day challenges others to look beyond

An Aboriginal woman with a strong personal drive and a sense of responsibility to her family and community has been selected as Fortescue Metals Group’s tenth CEO for a Day.

12 Oct 2017

Fortescue partners with Jawun to support Indigenous organisations

Fortescue Metals Group today announced it has entered a new five-year partnership with Jawun to support programs of change in Indigenous communities in the East Kimberley.

10 Oct 2017

Fortescue’s VTEC: part of the Hedland community for a decade

Port Hedland community members joined Fortescue Founder and Chairman Andrew Forrest AO and Chief Executive Officer Nev Power to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Fortescue’s pioneering Vocational Training and Employment Centre program.

3 Oct 2017

Fortescue’s VTEC: 10 years of creating opportunities

Fortescue Metals Group is proud to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its pioneering Vocational Training and Employment Centre program.

29 Sep 2017

Fortescue and ANZ launch new funding model to support Aboriginal businesses

Aboriginal businesses are set to benefit from today’s announcement of a landmark $50 million funding initiative supported by Fortescue Metals Group and ANZ.

21 Sep 2017

Fortescue tour a hit with families and Port Hedland community

The doors to Fortescue's Port and Rail operations were once again thrown open this week to family members and Port Hedland residents, as part of Fortescue’s annual Family and Community Tour.