13 November 2017
The Companies Officer Australian Stock Exchange Ltd Level 40, Central Park
152 - 158 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Dear Sir/Madam
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT FOR SOUTH HEDLAND POWER STATIONFortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG, Fortescue) refers to its announcement on 1 August 2017, regarding TransAlta Corporation's (TAX:TA, NYSE:TAC) obligations under the South Hedland Power Purchase Agreement.
Discussions between Fortescue and TransAlta have failed to reach a satisfactory outcome. Fortescue is not satisfied that the performance conditions under the South Hedland Power Purchase Agreement have been met and accordingly, Fortescue has today issued a notice of termination to TransAlta and its related entities.
The security of power supply to Fortescue's Port Hedland operations is critical. Satisfaction of the performance conditions under the South Hedland Power Purchase Agreement is key to ensuring the continued performance of those operations.
Fortescue continues to obtain full power supply from other suppliers for its operations in Port Hedland.
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
Alison Terry
Company Secretary
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