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EDITORIAL: Nature Positive laws will sacrifice the economy for political zealots’ green doctrine

The letter sent to the Prime Minister, bypassing his Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek, was signed by seven of Australia’s biggest names in business, including Rio Tinto’s iron ore boss Simon Trott and Hancock Prospecting chief executive Garry Korte.

Nature Positive laws: Mining heavyweights urge PM to intervene on controversial environmental plan

Hancock Prospecting chief executive Garry Korte and Rio Tinto iron ore boss Simon Trott were among seven signatories to a letter to Mr Albanese detailing “serious concerns” with the planned shakeup of environmental laws and the closed-door consultation process used to design it.

Twiggy Forrest and Gina Rinehart Stick Their Boots In

It’s a fun happenstance of Australia that there’s no love lost between its first and eighth-richest citizens. Particularly as the loathing between Gina Rinehart and Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest doesn’t generally play out in public, leaving it to us to divine the moves and counter-moves that seep out.

Australians should pressure all politicians to put us on the up path, says Gina Rinehart

Billionaire miner and investor Gina Rinehart wants Australians to keep their pressure up on politicians and says she uses only her influence to encourage policies which are clearly pro-Australia.

‘Australian swimming is about to have a reality check’

One of the country’s longest-serving swimming administrators claims Australia could endure a devastating home 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics if the Queensland and federal governments continue to neglect the sport’s grassroots.

Nature Positive: Federal EPA will be unaccountable, secretive and expensive, says Institute of Public Affairs

Labor’s proposed Federal nature watchdog risks being an expensive, bloated bureaucracy that is unaccountable and highly secretive, a conservative think tank has warned.

Miners worried about ‘ever-present threat’ of climate trigger being added to environment laws

A climate trigger is looming as an “ever-present threat” that is stifling industry confidence as the Government revamps environmental laws, the nation’s peak mining body has warned.

Congratulations to the 37 Strong Rowing Team to Continue 100 Year Olympic Legacy in Paris

Hancock Prospecting and rower’s patron, Executive Chairman Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, warmly congratulate the 37 strong rowing team, selected on Sunday 30 June across nine boats to contest the Olympic rowing regatta at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Paris.

Congratulations to Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic swimmers!

Our fantastic Dolphins swimming team is locked in for the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic and Olympic Games.

Beach volleyball teams announced for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

We can’t wait to see what this group serves up at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Our Beach Volleyball teams are ready to take on the world and make us proud. Atlas Iron is a proud partner of the Australian Olympic Committee through Hancock Prospecting, with our Chairman, Mrs Gina ...

Hancock Prospecting named presenting partner of News Corp’s 2024 Bush Summit

Gina Rinehart said Australians are “truly fortunate to be able to enjoy the high quality of the agricultural products our farmers work so hard to produce.”

Artistic Swimming squad selected for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Our Artistic Swimmers are on deck and ready to make us proud at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Hancock exec says Cook’s California dream may mean higher emissions

The head of projects at Hancock Prospecting says a plan to make Western Australia the "California of Australia" was riddled with regulatory shortcomings that will hold back the transition to green steel. Sanjiv Manchanda, one of the most senior executives inside Gina Rinehart’s private mining group, said WA Premier ...

MACA secures iron-clad contract

MACA has locked in a major contract at Atlas Iron’s Miralga Creek iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The mining, civil and mineral processing contractor will provide mining and drill and blast services at the mine, continuing a 15-year partnership between the companies.

Speech by Mrs Gina Rinehart AO | Eve of ANZAC Day | 2024

Our gathering today on the eve of ANZAC Day, is to join together to reflect on the immense sacrifices and bravery of our military men and women, some of whom I am honoured to be standing with today. Thank you to our nation’s patriots. Thank you for your service ...

‘Laws may need to change’: Gina Rinehart lashes Facebook over scam ‘inaction’

Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart has conceded a legal overhaul may be the only way to prevent people from being swindled as she lashed social media giant Facebook for its inaction on scam ads including several which used her likeness. And she has implied the social media website’s ...

Port of Port Hedland grows WA economy

The Port of Port Hedland and the trade it facilitated also contributed $2.01 billion to Port Hedland’s gross regional product in FY23, with $678 million direct economic activity supporting an additional $1.33 billion in indirect economic activity. Local income increased by $1.02 billion and supported 8158 direct and indirect full-time jobs locally. In the ...