In an email sent to all staff, Mr Forrest said: "Anyone who thinks this behaviour has a place at Fortescue is in the wrong company."

Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's mining giant Fortescue has been slapped with a landmark class action alleging systemic sexual harassment, discrimination and toxic work sites.

Fortescue Metals Group has been sued by female workers who allege there is widespread sexual harassment and assault at the company’s remote sites.