Fortescue Metal Group
Fortescue Metals Group is an Australian mining company set to become a major exporter of iron ore. The company has large holdings in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Fortescue Metals is led by entrepreneur and one of Australia's richest men, with a total wealth over $4.5 BN due to the increasing share price over the last 5 years, Andrew Forrest. Forrest also founded Anaconda Nickel (now Minara Resources), one of the world's largest nickel miners.