Australian iron ore baron bets big on global green revolution
Australian iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest wants to turn his company, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (FMG.AX), into the world’s biggest green energy group, but critics say his targets are a stretch even for a man who built the world’s fourth-largest iron ore producer from scratch in just over a decade.
Fortescue posts record profit, dividend but cuts management bonuses
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (FMG.AX) reported its highest ever annual profit and dividend on Monday due to sky-high iron ore prices but senior management received a surprise cut to bonus payments.
Glencore reaches $9.85 mln zinc rigging settlement in New York
Glencore Plc (GLEN.L) agreed to pay $9.85 million to resolve a private U.S. antitrust lawsuit accusing two units of the Anglo-Swiss mining company of trying to monopolize the market for zinc, driving up its price.
