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What do we make of Andrew Forrest (FMG) visiting the DRC to scope out investment opportunities for future “green” industries? Surely he’s had Manono thrown across his desk..

AFR: Andrew Forrest's plan to help the world 'build Fortescues'. The billionaire miner plans to use a Fortescue company to invest in uncertain developments in risky countries such as Afghanistan. 'Only business can do this.' He insists there's only 'upside' for investors.

Those ambitions centre on building green technology businesses through the new Fortescue Future Industries, a subsidiary of Fortescue Metals.

The travel agenda includes Pakistan, Afghanistan and the DemocraticRepublicofCongo.