Fortescue Metals Group Limited : Response to Platts article

8 January 2013
The Companies Officer Australian Stock Exchange Exchange Plaza
2 The Esplanade
Perth WA 6000
Dear Sir,

Response to Platts Article

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG, Fortescue) refers to the report 'Australia's
FMG postpones loading of iron ore term cargoes: sources' published by Platts on 7
January 2013.
As per our statement released 4 January 2013, Fortescue loaded a record 8.5mt in December and achieved a 100 million tonne annualised run rate for the month, exceeding the previously announced target rate of 95mtpa by the end of 2012.
Fortescue is experiencing strong customer demand from its long term customers
and we are working with them to mee
their needs. We are not experiencing any
unusual or extraordinary delays in our operations, and as previously reported our operations are performing at record levels.
We are constantly setting new production records and continue to sell all of the ore produced.
Occasionally, we change the schedule of our shipments to accommodate changes in customer requirements or production sequencing.
Yours sincerely

Fortescue Metals Group ltd Mark Thomas

Company Secretary

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