Feb 18 (Reuters) - Fortescue Metals Group FMG.AX said on Thursday its half-year profit jumped 66%, boosted by strong gains in iron ore prices and higher demand for the steel-making commodity from top steel producer China.
The world's fourth-largest iron ore miner posted a net profit after tax for the first-half of $4.08 billion, up from $2.45 billion a year earlier. It was in line with a consensus of $4.09 billion from 10 analysts compiled by research firm Vuma Financial.