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MRRT an undetected cancer: Forrest

AFTER singing the praises of new Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Nev Power this morning, Andrew Forrest’s mood changed as he angrily hit out at the federal government over the Minerals Resource Rent Tax during an unscheduled presentation at Diggers & Dealers this afternoon.

Kristie Batten
MRRT an undetected cancer: Forrest

FMG chairman Forrest likened the tax to a cancer. His salvo was followed by another from BC Iron managing director Mike Young, who described it as “mind-bogglingly complex” An animated Forrest took...

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