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Fortescue Ltd (ACN 002594872) is an Australian public company registered in 1983. ASIC's company register lists it as registered as at November 2026. It was named Fortescue Metals Group Ltd in the 2023 records.
Litigation and court cases: Fortescue Ltd
Courts and tribunals record companies by their legal name. LitigationWatch looks for FORTESCUE LTD (ACN 002 594 872) in matters before the High Court, the Federal Court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court, the Supreme, District, County, Local and Magistrates Courts of every state and territory, and tribunals such as the Fair Work Commission, the Administrative Review Tribunal and each state's civil and administrative tribunal.
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Key facts
| Item | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Legal name | FORTESCUE LTD |
| ACN | 002594872 |
| ABN | 57002594872 |
| Company type | Australian Public Company |
| Status (ASIC register, November 2026) | Registered |
| Status in the 2023 records | Registered |
| Class (ASIC register) | Limited by shares |
| Sub-class (ASIC register) | Listed public company |
| Former names | Allied Mining And Processing Limited, Allied Mining And Processing Nl, American Boulder N L, Fortescue Metal Group Ltd, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd and Lake Raeside N L |
| Current name since | 2023 |
| Registered | 1983 (about 40 years before these records) |
| Current directors | 8 |
| Current secretaries | 2 |
| Shareholders recorded | 0 |
| Former ultimate holding companies | Zenitas Healthcare Pty Ltd and The Trustee For Cachia Property No 1 Trust |
| Appointed auditor | Bdo Audit (Wa) Pty Ltd |
Associated parties
Following majority shareholdings up to three levels above and below it, Fortescue Ltd is associated with 31 companies and 105 people.
| Company |
|---|
| Fortescue Treasury Pty Ltd Watch |
| Fmg Exploration Pty Ltd Watch |
| Pilbara Iron Ore Pty Ltd Watch |
| Pilbara Mining Alliance Pty Ltd Watch |
| Pilbara Energy Company Pty Ltd Watch |
| Pilbara Energy (Generation) Pty Ltd Watch |
| Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd Watch |
| Fortescue Future Industries International Pty Ltd Watch |
| Australian Fortescue Future Industries Holdings Pty Ltd Watch |
| Australian Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd Watch |
Board changes by year
Between 1970 and 2022, records show 75 appointments and 64 recorded departures at Fortescue Ltd. The busiest year was 1970, with 14 changes. For 10 former roles the year of leaving is not recorded.
| Year | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
Companies that share officeholders with Fortescue Ltd
People on the board of Fortescue Ltd also hold roles at 760 other companies. Those with the most shared officeholders are listed below.
| Company |
|---|
| The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd Watch |
| Fmg Resources Pty Ltd Watch |
| Fmg Pilbara Pty Ltd Watch |
| Chichester Metals Pty Ltd Watch |
| Anteris Technologies Investments Pty Ltd Watch |
| Fmg Solomon Pty Ltd Watch |
| Fortescue Treasury Pty Ltd Watch |
| International Bulk Ports Pty Ltd Watch |
| Pilbara Iron Ore Pty Ltd Watch |
| Pilbara Water And Power Pty Ltd Watch |
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