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Andrew Forrest, Fortescue Metals Group’s Founder and Chairman, said, “This is a proud day for Fortescue as we celebrate the largest project since theKings Valley mine in 2014. Since Fortescue was founded 16 years ago, we have held community and family at our core andcontinued to deliver on our commitment to be the safest, lowest cost company. Eliwana is the next great step into the Western Hub, enhancing our profitability and extending our mine life."“As always, we are committed to ensuring communities benefit from our growth and developmentand Eliwana continues our significant contribution to the great state of Western Australia. The Project will generate up to 1,900 jobs during construction and 500 full-time site positions once operational,” Mr Forrest said.“I congratulate Fortescue on the start of this important, job-creating project,” Premier MarkMcGowan said. “With around 2,400 jobs created in construction and operations, Eliwana will create significantopportunities for Western Australian workers. It’s great to see a strong local content component, with many Western Australian companies awarded contracts to carry our important works, including steel fabrication."

“The project will also deliver a significant boost to the State’s economy, and Fortescue’sinvestment is another sign that confidence is returning to Western Australia,” Mr McGowan said.

“We are excited to work with the community to deliver this Project and I would like to thank the State Government, community leaders and Traditional Custodians for their support. I would also like to thank each and every member of the Fortescue team who have helped make this project a success to date and I look forward to working with you all to deliver this project safely and celebrating first ore in 2020,” Ms Gaines said.