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New campaign launched to attract ex-defence members
Help us spread the word about our new pathways and employment opportunities.
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Ngurra Kujungka Annual Interschool Swimming Carnival | 2023
Over 80 students and community members from Kunawarritji, Punmu, Warralong, Strelley and Marble Bar had a blast competing in swimming races and water safety games at the event. The carnival was also boosted by the attendance of two-time Olympian Blair Evans as part of the Hancock Prospecting partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee. Congratulations to the RAWA School from Punmu and Kunawarritji, who won the carnival, making their 8-hour journey worthwhile.
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Lest we forget
Today we remember and honour the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Their bravery and dedication have helped shape the Australia we know today. On this ANZAC Day, let us not only remember the sacrifices of those who have served, but let us also commit to supporting our ex-military personnel and their families as they continue to make a positive impact in our communities.
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Atlas gets trucking on magnetite approvals
Atlas Iron is hoping to build a 3 million tonne per annum magnetite project in the Pilbara, with production to be trucked to Utah Point at Port Hedland for export. Hancock Prospecting Group chief executive of projects Sanjiv Manchanda said he was pleased to confirm the Ridley project had commenced formal approval processes. “This involves a major investment which, if economic, could provide a critical input into the long-requested further upgrading of iron ore,” Mr Manchanda said. “This (iron) material is low and needs to be upgraded, or (the resource) will sit in the ground earning no revenue for West Australians, or the state and federal governments."
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Hanrine Futures students recently had the opportunity to come together after school to enjoy stew and damper down at the Guildford Grammar Boat Shed
A wonderful opportunity to cook, yarn, paint and relax with each other.
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Hancock Prospecting welcomes the Australian Rowing Team to its Roy Hill headquarters
Hancock Prospecting welcomed the Australian Rowing Team to its Roy Hill headquarters this past week to learn about the contribution our great industry makes to the country and all the varied career opportunities we have across our mining operations. We think we have inspired a few next generation miners! You can view more by watching the video contained in this post.
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Atlas awards mining contract for McPhee Creek
Iron-ore miner has awarded mining contractor MACA a three-year mining contract at its McPhee Creek project, in the Pilbara. McPhee Creek is located 100 km from the Roy Hill mine, and is expected to produce at a rate of between 9.5-million and 9.7-million tonnes a year. Primary crushed ore from McPhee will be hauled via a road train to Roy Hill for processing and ultimately, shipping.
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International Women’s Day 2023
Each year, Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill broadcasts its inaugural viewing of its Women in Mining video. The video shares the real stories of women across the miner’s operations and acknowledges their outstanding contributions. “Women at Roy Hill work at the only mine in the world where technology and operational responsibility join with breast cancer support,” Rinehart said in her Women in Mining premiere speech on January 24. “Our world-first pink trucks, locomotives, WHIMS (women’s health and integrated maternity services) plant and other pink mining equipment raise funds and support to breast cancer sufferers.” Roy Hill currently has a higher-than-industry-standard female representation in mining of 25 per cent. “Metallurgists, engineers, mechanics, diesel operators, process plant operators, geos, train drivers, rail maintenance, drill-and-blast crews, and many other roles,” Rinehart said. “We provide development opportunities for women across our operations,. “At Roy Hill, Atlas and Hancock, we are all about building an exceptional future together and building the best mining company in the world.”
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Building an exceptional future | committed to developing opportunities for women across our operation
Women at Roy Hill work at the only mine in the world where technology and operational responsibility combine to not only achieve a safe work place, but also to join in the battle against breast cancer. Gina Rinehart AO established Australia's first breast cancer foundation in the early 1990's, one of the most dangerous health problems for women, one in seven Australia women are diagnosed with breast cancer overtheir lifetime. Women at Roy Hill and Atlas Iron are earning nearly twice as much as women in hospitality and administration, giving them the opportunity to build a strong future. Many of our women staff say, we are “the best company I’ve ever worked for!” Would you like to join us and help us build an exceptional future?
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Hancock Prospecting | Building an Exceptional Future
Women play an essential role at all levels of Hancock Prospecting. Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart, is an industry leader, providing a role model and inspiration for other women. We are proud to be an organisation committed to developing opportunities for women across our operations.
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Major miners to sponsor 2023 Prospect Awards
To be held in Brisbane on November 9, the awards seek to reward those in the mining industry who are excelling and going above and beyond. Two of these awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Discovery of the Year award, are being sponsored by Hancock Prospecting subsidiaries Roy Hill and Atlas Iron, respectively. “Roy Hill and Atlas Iron are pleased to be sponsoring award categories in the 2023 Prospect Awards,” chief executive officer group operations Gerhard Veldsman told Australian Mining. “At Roy Hill and Atlas Iron, we are committed to helping our people contribute to Australia’s mining industry, and in turn to making our company group the ‘best mining company in Australia’.
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OLDENDORFF WELCOMES CAPESIZE BULKER GINA OLDENDORFF
OLDENDORFF has named its latest Capesize newbuild after Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart. “Oldendorff carried the first shipment of iron ore from Roy Hill in December 2015, and since then has carried more than 46.6 million tonnes of Roy ore over 244 shipments, as well as shipments from Atlas,” Roy Hill said in a statement. “Mrs Rinehart when christening the ship wished the vessel and all its crew many safe journeys, and many happy returns.”
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Fireworks to replace drones in City of Light show
Update information for this weekends wonderful City of Light - City of Perth celebrations.
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Perth City of Light Show proudly presented by Hancock Prospecting, Atlas Iron Pty Ltd and Roy Hill
This weekend will see the series’s final instalment, featuring a double night at Elizabeth Quay on 18 and 19 February. Bring the family down and enjoy the food trucks, free hula-hoop workshop, silent disco and more.
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Gina Rinehart on work, loyalty and 30 years in mining
Australia’s richest person has provided a rare insight into her initial struggles, motivations and ambitions after celebrating 30 years at the helm of what is now the country’s biggest private company.
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Gina Rinehart gives millions to employees
Australian mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is giving away millions to lucky Hancock Prospecting employees. In recognition of her 41 years at Hancock, as well as her 69th birthday this week, Australia’s richest person is giving away $100,000 to 41 employees in an act of charity that will cost her $4.1 million. The mining magnate has a history of being charitable to her employees. In another raffle in December, Rinehart gave 10 lucky Roy Hill employees a $100,000 Christmas bonus.
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Billionaire Gina Rinehart gives away millions to workers in birthday raffle
Gina Rinehart will shower Hancock Prospecting staff with $4.1 million in bonuses. The mining billionaire will celebrate her 69th birthday by giving 41 lucky Hancock Prospecting workers $100,000 each, as part of a $4.1 million raffleThe 41 cash prizes represent each of the 41 years she has worked at Hancock Prospecting, which she now controls in her role as executive chairperson. Giving away small slices of her personal fortune is nothing new for Rinehart. She is known for splashing cash in worker giveaways around Christmas.
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