Fortescue Metals Group Ltd has confirmed the extension of negotiations with Chinese steel mill Baosteel Trading Co Ltd over a possible Pilbara iron ore joint venture does not impact on an off-take agreement signed between the two companies.

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd has confirmed the extension of negotiations with Chinese steel mill Baosteel Trading Co Ltd over a possible Pilbara iron ore joint venture does not impact on an off-take agreement signed between the two companies.