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EnergyCommentsPremiumGina boldly buys Chris Ellison’s assets in threat to Twiggy

She didn’t blink on Thursday when she paid more than $1 billion for the oil and gas assets owned by fellow rich lister Chris Ellison — a transaction that brings us back to her rivalry with Forrest.

Ben Harvey

MiningCommentsPremiumRoy Hill rains $4 billion dividend on Rinehart empire

Gina Rinehart has renewed her attack on red and green tape after sharing in a staggering $4 billion dividend windfall by iron ore flagship Roy Hill. 

Simone Grogan

The NightlyGina Rinehart in her own words

The executive chair of Hancock Prospecting opens up on the leaders and traits she admires most.

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MiningCommentsPremiumHancock forced to cut iron ore tonnes in new mine plan

The Gina Rinehart-led mining empire has been a vocal critic of ‘green tape’ and overbearing regulation slowing new developments. 

Simone Grogan

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumRinehart opens door to support struggling veterans

WA’s first targeted accommodation program for veterans — owned by Hancock Prospecting — has finally opened, with support to transition back to civilian life.

Kim Macdonald and Jessica Evensen

CourtsPremiumRinehart kids cop massive blow in legal battle

The judge tasked with deciding the multibillion-dollar legal battle between the families of WA’s mining pioneers — and between Gina Rinehart and her children — has been given another year on the job.

Tim Clarke

MiningPremiumLynas reveals another huge cost blowout on delayed Kal plant

Lynas Rare Earths has again pushed out the final cost of its delayed Kalgoorlie processing facility, adding another $70 million to the price tag.

Daniel Newell

CrimePremiumRinehart’s kids cop judge’s rebuke in failed fight for sensitive papers

A judge has criticised John Hancock and Bianca Rinehart over their failed legal bid against their mother, mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, to access documents.

Aaron Bunch

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China mystery swirls as Rinehart grabs a piece of Lynas

Australia’s richest person has set the stage for reinvigorated merger talks between Lynas Rare Earths and its US peer MP Materials, but could a Chinese giant ruin the party?

Adrian Rauso

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Creasy the kingmaker as SQM, Rinehart cut a deal for Azure

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is set to land her first big play in lithium, with Azure Minerals on the cusp of being snapped up for around $1.7 billion.

Adrian Rauso

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Gina Rinehart funds new building to house WA war veterans

Gina Rinehart has partnered with the Australian Air Force Association and RSLWA to provide much needed accommodation for WA war veterans.

Joe Spagnolo

World firstCommentsPremiumRinehart’s Atlas Iron recognised for its safety efforts

Gina Rinehart’s Atlas Iron has been recognised for its commitment to prioritising the health and safety of its people after being awarded the WELL Health-Safety rating.

Cheyanne Enciso

Getting DiggingPremiumRinehart tickled pink over new Roy Hill home

Gina Rinehart has turned the first soil at a $20 million project to renovate the future West Perth headquarters of iron ore miner Roy Hill Holdings.

Matt Mckenzie

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Gina Rinehart gets in on action at Bunbury Farmers Market

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has taken a majority stake in the Bunbury Farmers Market, heralding a new era of big growth plans for the iconic South West business.

Adrian Rauso

Cost of living painPremiumRinehart calls for fuel price cut as Aussie Christmas bonus

Australians should receive a ‘much-needed’ Christmas bonus from the Federal Government in the form of another fuel excise cut for December, mining billionaire Gina Rinehart believes. 

Dylan Caporn

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Industry helps us all flourish

We’ve always had agriculture, and for a long time this underpinned our economy. Our standards of living have changed markedly since we began to unlock some of our mineral wealth.

Gina Rinehart

Bat battlePremiumRinehart goes in to bat on Atlas mine approval

Gina Rinehart’s Atlas Iron has appealed the environmental approval for the McPhee Creek iron ore mine in a dispute over emissions rules and a bat cave.

Matt Mckenzie

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MinRes ups stake in takeover target Azure Minerals

Shares in lithium and battery metals hopeful Azure Minerals have continued to rise as Chris Ellison’s Mineral Resources upped its stake holding amid a hotly-contested battle for the takeover target.

Adrian Rauso

Red flagsCommentsPremiumRinehart warns of mining shift offshore if IR laws pass

Gina Rinehart has warned controversial industrial relations reforms could push mining away from Australia to countries with lower environmental standards. 

Gerard Cockburn

Lithium feverPremiumTalk of joint Ellison, Rinehart move on Azure heats up

Chris Ellison’s MinRes is one step closer to capturing Bald Hill, as rumours strengthen that his company is behind a share raid on takeover target Azure Minerals.

Adrian Rauso

green horizonsCommentsRoy Hill launches world-first battery-powered locomotive

Roy Hill is moving full steam ahead on its decarbonisation plans, celebrating the launch of a fully battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive, representing a world first in the mining industry.

Adrian Rauso

Fully chargedCommentsPremiumMining booms built WA. Is lithium really the next big thing?

INSIDER: After iron ore and gold underwrote decades of prosperity in WA, some of the State’s most well-known and influential businesspeople are betting on lithium to deliver it another generation of wealth.

Jordan Murray

iron aweCommentsGina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting unveils $5b profit

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has delivered another mammoth profit as Australia’s richest person continues to diversify her interests beyond Hancock’s well-oiled iron ore cash machine.

Adrian Rauso

Bumper profitRoy Hill achieves record exports to deliver $2.7b profit

Billionaire Gina Rinehart’s massive Roy Hill operation has reaped another multi-billion dollar profit on the back of record shipments, which helped to offset weaker iron prices.

Adrian Rauso