FORTESCUE LTD
Fortescue is a global metal mining and energy company headquartered in Australia. The company focused on iron ore mining under the name of Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) until July 2023, when it merged with Fortescue Energy. As of 2026, Fortescue was the fourth-largest iron ore producer in the world. The company has holdings of more than 87,000 km2 (34,000 square miles) in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, making it the largest tenement holder in the state, larger than both BHP and Rio Tinto.
Basic company information
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- ASX code
- FMG [1]
- Industry group
- Materials [1]
- Business sectors
- mining [2]
- Company / filing name
- FORTESCUE LTD [1]
- Headquarters location
- Perth [2]
- Founded
- 2003 [2]
- Legal form
- public company limited by shares [2]
- Leadership in background record
- Elizabeth Gaines [2]
- Official website
- www.fmgl.com.au ↗ [2]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- AU000000FMG4 [2]
- Country in background record
- Australia [2]
Company positioning and business
Fortescue is a global metal mining and energy company headquartered in Australia. The company focused on iron ore mining under the name of Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) until July 2023, when it merged with Fortescue Energy. As of 2026, Fortescue was the fourth-largest iron ore producer in the world. The company has holdings of more than 87,000 km2 (34,000 square miles) in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, making it the largest tenement holder in the state, larger than both BHP and Rio Tinto. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Fortescue (company). Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Elizabeth Gaines in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [2]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
ASX security code: FMG. The exchange profile links to announcements and security information. [1]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Source-verified relationships
Companies in the same industry
Comparison candidates share the ASX industry group classification Materials. This does not imply ownership, partnership or trading relationships.
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was FORTESCUE LTD founded?
Founded: 2003. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Where is the headquarters of FORTESCUE LTD?
Headquarters location: Perth. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Which business sectors are recorded for FORTESCUE LTD?
Business sectors: mining. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
FORTESCUE LTD relationship map
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Sources and review dates
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Fortescue (company) (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.