Betting on Fortescue a 'risky play'
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The bond market is skeptical about Fortescue Metals Group founder Andrew Forrest's confidence in how well the miner can withstand the collapse in iron ore prices.
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Industry fallout is 'natural selection' and Andrew Forrest's push to cap output casts more doubt on Fortescue than its rivals.
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