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JV partners wait on test pit results

Monday 20 July 2009

BC Iron and Fortescue Metals Group fast track test pit following completion of the Nullagine Iron Ore Project Feasibility Study.


Increased ore production

Tuesday 14 July 2009

Fortescue Metals Group has increased its iron ore production by 36% over the previous March quarter.


Mining fuels 5.9% growth in Index

Tuesday 07 July 2009

The rebound in Western Australia's mining sector has continued in June, helping to drive a 5.9% rise in the Deloitte WA Index.


FMG cooperates with Aquila for port facilities

Tuesday 23 June 2009

FMG and Aquila Resources have signed a Cooperation Agreement assenting to share port facilities at Anketell Point.


Junior strikes third-party deal with FMG

Friday 29 May 2009

BC Iron has secured an in-principle agreement with FMG.


FMG settles Classic dispute

Thursday 28 May 2009

Fortescue Metals has reached an agreement in its shipping dispute with Classic Maritime.


Solomon Group resource upgrade

Wednesday 29 April 2009

Fortescue Metals Group has announced an increase to its Resource Estimate for its Solomon Group tenement area.


China approves Valin investment

Wednesday 22 April 2009

FMG Share Subscription Agreement receives approval from the Chinese Government.


Stay out of our business, Rowely

Friday 03 April 2009

Some of Australia's most prominent mining leaders gathered in Sydney yesterday, calling for the government to get serious about underwriting investment in the industry.


FIRB delays Fortescue decision

Friday 20 March 2009

The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has delayed its decision on China's Hunan Valin Iron and Steel Group's proposed investment in Fortescue Metals Group, Fortescue said in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange.


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