Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) is a global leader in the iron ore industry, known for its leading development of world class infrastructure and mining assets in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Fortescue was founded in 2003 by Andrew Forrest, who is now one of Australia’s wealthiest people. The vast majority of Fortescue’s iron ore, a steel-making ingredient, is shipped and sold to Chinese customers.
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG) shares have jumped after it released its half-year results to 31 December 2018.
Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) yesterday released their quarterly activities report, sending the share price higher.
After 2018 saw the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) drop by 6.9%, investors were offered some relief in January with the market rebounding to finish the month 4.25% higher.
Australia’s share market, or the All Ordinaries Index (INDEXASX:XAO)(ASX: XAO), is currently up 0.16% at lunch.
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The share prices of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) are both up more than 5% due to a trade war truce between the US and China.
The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price was trading 4% lower on Thursday after the Australian iron ore heavyweight released its quarterly production report.
Australia’s share market, or the All Ordinaries Index (INDEXASX:XAO)(ASX:XAO), is currently up 0.13% at lunch.
