NEW IRON MAN V. CHAMPS.

Details the plans of chief executive Andrew Forrest for Fortescue Metals Group. Reports that Forrest has been lobbying federal treasurer, Peter Costello and other government officials to rewrite legislation that would help Fortescue have access to BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto's port and rail infrastructure projects in the Pilbara; Expected cost of the project; Problems confronting the coal industry in Australia; Controversies facing Forstescue; Challenges facing Forrest. INSETS: THE TORTUOUS ROAD.;ANDREW FORREST.;Cut to the chase..