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Safety watchdog probes Twiggy's rock party at mine site
Western Australia's safety regulator has been alerted to an incident at billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's mine site party. Hundreds of business leaders and mine workers flew to Fortescue Metals Group's Solomon mine site in the Pilbara for the gala bash on Saturday night. They were toasting FMG's 20-year anniversary.
'Nic and I are lockstep': Andrew Forrest gives first interview since split from wife Nicola The Fortescue Metals Group boss, also known as Twiggy, also revealed the reason behind the shock departure of CEO Fiona Hick, after just six months in the job. Her shock resignation was revealed 48 hours after FMG's lavish 20-year bush bash at a mining camp — a party Hick attended.
Emma Dangen: Waikato's Young Farmer of the Year finalist Waikato vet Emma Dangen is preparing to compete in this year's FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final. The 24-year-old lives on a 750 cow split-calving dairy farm in Pirongia and is in her first year working for Vetora. Emma and Chris have been together about three and a half years and in January he popped the question.
Next steps for $500m native title fight between miner FMG and the Yindjibarndi Yindjibarndi traditional owners are seeking upwards of $500 million for economic and cultural losses over the life of the Solomon iron ore mining hub. Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has argued any payment should come from the government. FMG funded a breakaway group of traditional owners after it failed to reach a royalty agreement.
Federal Court sets up at Pilbara mine to hear Fortescue Metals Group and Yindjibarndi dispute Indigenous elders have shed tears seeing and describing the destruction to the landscape caused by a major mining operation. The federal court is hearing evidence at the remote Bangkangarra campsite, adjacent to FMG's Solomon Hub mine. Traditional owners are seeking upwards of $500 million in economic and cultural losses.
Legal fight between Yindjibarndi and Andrew Forrest cuts to the heart of Australia's native title rights The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) are seeking unpaid royalties upwards of $500 million, plus damages that could total hundreds of millions more. In their sights is Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) and the state government for allowing the mining in the first place despite the lack of any permission. The case is entering unchartered legal territory.
Golden staph outbreak rocks WA's premier rugby comp Perth Bayswater, who play in the RugbyWA FMG Premier Grade competition, were left decimated by the golden staph outbreak this week. The team played away games against Kalamunda and UWA over the past fortnight, but both of the change rooms used have been cleared of being the cause of the outbreak. RugbyWA chief executive Simon Taylor said it's believed the infection spread from one of the players to his teammates. The situation has forced RugbyWA to cancel this weekend's clash between Perth Bays water and Wests Scarborough.
Federal Court told of 'devastation and destruction' caused on Yindjibarndi country by Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group, as long-running dispute resumes The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) is seeking $500 million a year in compensation from Fortescue (FMG) for the "economic and cultural loss" caused by the company's Solomon Hub in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Evidence is being heard on-country today, with the Federal Court travelling to Roebourne this week.
Pilbara pastoralist pleads with Andrew Forrest's Fortescue to leave phone tower in black spot Mining company FMG has switched off a temporary mobile phone tower near the remote Pilbara town of Marble Bar. The tower had been providing telecommunications coverage to a black spot in the area for almost two years. Locals are pleading with the company to leave the tower in place as a gesture of goodwill to the community.
Why We Like The Returns At Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Fortescue Metals Group's (ASX:FMG) ROCE is 33%. That's a fantastic return and not only that, it outpaces the average of 11% earned by companies in a similar industry. The data shows that returns on capital have increased substantially over the last five years. The increasing returns on a growing amount of capital is common amongst multi-baggers and that's why we're impressed.
NZ's first female Young Farmer of the Year breaks 'grass ceiling' with skill and speed Emma Poole is the 55th FMG Young Farmer of the Year as its first-ever female champion. Poole secured the win following three days of gruelling challenges against six other grand finalists. More than 600 spectators poured into Winchester Showgrounds to watch the action unfold during Friday’s practical day.
Parade kicks off 55th FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final Timaru's main street brought to a standstill as finalists for the 55th FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition, a tractor, and sponsors paraded up the street. The seven national finalists were joined by FMG Junior Young Farmer finalists, family members and bagpipers as they made their way from Speight’s Ale House to the Caroline Bay Soundshell.
Union calls for government intervention after maggot-filled steak served to WA mine workers Footage of a maggot-filled steak served at a Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) mine site in Western Australia's Pilbara region has prompted mass outrage across the state. The video was captured by a FIFO worker and shows wriggling maggots crawling in and around the steak. The AMWU claims working conditions at the Pilbara site have fallen well below standard.
Could The Market Be Wrong About Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Given Its Attractive Financial Prospects? Fortescue Metals Group's (ASX:FMG) ROE is 34%, based on the trailing twelve months to December 2022. For every A$1 worth of shareholders' equity, the company generated A$0.34 in profit. The company is expected to keep paying out 67% of its profits over the next three years.
Many farmers and growers did not have adequate insurance cover for flood fencing damage Many farmers see the risk of widespread fencing damage as low so have not taken out insurance, says rural insurer FMG. Patoka sheep and beef farmer Rob Poulton said fencing could cost up to $30,000 per kilometre to replace. Damage from Cyclone Gabrielle in mid-February was especially severe in Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay.
Cyclone Gabrielle ‘refugee’ wins East Coast Young Farmer by slender margin FMG Young Farmer of the Year East Coast Regional Final reached a remarkable conclusion after an intensive contest. Patrick Crawshaw pipping defending champion Mark Wallace by 0.3 of a point – the smallest margin in the contest’s 55 years. A week before the contest Patrick was debating as to whether he would compete. His farm and surrounding neighbours at Patoka northwest of Napier were isolated from the rest of New Zealand due to devastation brought by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke’s Bay farmer drives off cyclone-devastated farm to win East Coast Young Farmer of the Year competition Patrick Crawshaw, 29, a Patoka beef and lamb farmer, was crowned the victor on Saturday evening. His win gives him entry to the grand final in Timaru in July – held up as one of the most prestigious farming awards in the country. Napier Boys’ High School had a clean sweep in the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year Competition.
Aboriginal elders give federal court evidence on FMG Pilbara dispute Yindjibarndi elders told a court they suffered cultural loss due to FMG's mines. Tootsie Daniel and Margaret Read gave evidence from Roebourne and Karratha respectively. They both said they never wanted the mines to go ahead. Further evidence will be heard in the remote Pilbara later this year.
The Country Full Show: Monday, February 27, 2023 Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay catches up with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch. National’s leader, Christopher Luxon, on the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle. The voice of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest on the first of the regional finals.
The road from response to recovery FMG lays out first steps for those feeling overcome by Gabrielle. Rowena Duncum: "There'll be someone worse off than us"
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