Fortescue executive remains at work amid harassment investigation

By Samantha Bawden

Friday, 21 August 2026

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An unnamed senior Fortescue (ASX: FMG) executive is continuing to work while an external law firm investigates allegations of sexual harassment and bullying, the company’s growth and energy chief executive Gus Pichot said.

The MOU supports Metallium’s plan to develop a national network of e-waste processing facilities, strategically located near major e-waste collection hubs, rapidly expanding U.S. data centre industrial parks and regional industrial corridors with strong logistics and waste generation.

Iron Bridge ramps up production

Iron Bridge ramps up production

Iron Bridge ramps up production Fortescue’s (ASX: FMG) Iron Bridge magnetite operation in the Pilbara region of WA is on track to safely and successfully deliver its FY25 shipping guidance. Following an optimisation assessment of the dry plant in the ore processing facilities, the company anticipates that shipments from the project will increase to 10 – 12mt in FY26 and achieve an annualised production rate of 16 – 20mt in the second half of FY27. The assessment of the dry plant focused on optimising the performance of the air classification circuit and downstream aerobelt conveyors at the site. Workstreams included in-house redesign of...

Bravus cleared to pursue $22m council claim

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Bravus cleared to pursue $22m council claim

The Queensland Supreme Court has granted Carmichael coal mine operator Bravus leave to pursue a counterclaim against the Isaac Regional Council in an ongoing legal battle over access road works.

Rinehart rewards more than $1.2m to Australian athletes

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Rinehart rewards more than $1.2m to Australian athletes

Hancock Prospecting has contributed more than $ 1.272m in bonuses to Australia’s medal-winning swimmers at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Union to vote on strike action at BHP port operations

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Union to vote on strike action at BHP port operations

Electrical workers at BHP's (ASX: BHP) Port Hedland bulk port terminal are expected to vote on work stoppages following months of failed talks with management, according to the Electrical Trades Union (ETU).