8 November 2017

The Companies Officer Australian Stock Exchange Ltd 2 The Esplanade

Perth WA 6000 Dear Sir/Madam

APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CHAIRS: FORTESCUE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG, Fortescue) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Barnaba AM as Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors, in addition to his roles as Lead Independent Director and Chair, Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Mr Barnaba joins Ms Sharon Warburton, Chair, Remuneration and Nomination Committee as co-Deputy Chair of the Board.

Fortescue Chairman Mr Andrew Forrest AO said Mr Barnaba and Ms Warburton brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to Fortescue's highly talented and diverse Board.

"Our Board leads and empowers the whole Fortescue team as they set and deliver against true stretch targets to achieve our vision of being the world's safest, lowest cost and most profitable iron ore producer," Mr Forrest said.

"We are proud of our diversity and the strength and contribution of each of our Directors to the core strategic and governance role that our Board provides. I look forward to working with Mark, Sharon and all of the Board through the next important phase of Fortescue's development and growth journey."

Mr Barnaba was appointed to the Board in February 2010 and as Lead Independent Director in 2014. He brings extensive experience in business, including from his roles as co-founder of Azure Capital and Chairman and Global Head of Natural Resources for Macquarie Capital. Mr Barnaba is currently a member of the Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Ms Warburton has a strong background in mining, infrastructure and construction as well as substantial operational, commercial and risk management experience in the global resources sector.

Fortescue Metals Group Limited PO Box 6915

ABN 57 002 594 872 East Perth, Western Australia

Level 2, 87 Adelaide Terrace P +61 8 6218 8888 East Perth, Western Australia 6004 E fmgl@fmgl.com.au

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In addition to serving on the Board since November 2013, she is also the current Chair of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility and a Non-Executive Director of Western Power, Gold Road Resources Limited and NEXTDC Limited.

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd

Alison Terry

Company Secretary

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Michael Vaughan

E: mediarelations@fmgl.com.au

M: 0422 602 720

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