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Good luck to our Aussie rowers!

02.09.2023

In every corner of this great country, Australians are chasing their dreams. To be the best at what they do, in Australia and on the world stage.

Veterans’ Employment Program

31.08.2023

In June 2023, Hancock Prospecting launched the ‘Veterans For Jobs’ campaign as part of our commitment to creating new pathways and increased employment opportunities for ex-defence members. Featured across multiple platforms including television, outdoor, print and digital platforms, the campaign highlights the contributions of our existing ex-defence workforce and future opportunities across at Hancock Prospecting, a proudly West Australian company, where loyalty and performance are rewarded.

Court fix & kid’s clinic on the ball

30.08.2023

Roy Hill and Atlas Iron were thrilled to be involved in this project which is part of a long-term and ongoing commitment initiated by Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, to enhance the wellbeing of communities where we work and aligns closely with Mrs Rinehart’s incredible passion and commitment to the Olympic movement in Australia.

Calls for more garbage trucks to include mandatory safety warning systems

30.08.2023

Calls are growing to make safety warning systems mandatory on garbage trucks after a renowned doctor was killed in New South Wales. The technology is already in place in Perth, thanks to Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, who stepped in after learning of the tragedy.

Veterans’ Employment Program

29.08.2023

We’ve launched a striking new recruitment campaign to encourage more veterans to join us. Our collective vision across Hancock Prospecting is to create new pathways and increased employment opportunities for ex-defence members (EDM). We know we already have veterans in every part of the business. We now want to use this as a springboard to become the first point of call for others wishing to enter the mining and agricultural industries.

Corporate Regatta | Team Roy Hill

27.08.2023

It was an oar-inspiring effort from our Roy Hill rowing crews at today's Rowing WA Corporate Rowing Regatta. The coxed four stormed home for the win in their division, while in the coxed eights, Roy Hill took out 2nd and 3rd. The team was thrilled to have our Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, cheering them on. Patron for the Australian Rowing Team, Mrs Rinehart's dedication to the sport and her unwavering support for our athletes is truly inspiring. Her presence today is a testament to her commitment to our staff, athletes and the sport of rowing. The Roy Hill team proudly wore the colours of our charity partners and even Fat Cat got into the action!

Family-friendly fun in the City of Light this summer

27.08.2023

Having played a significant role in the 2023 City of Lights series, Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill has stepped up again thanks to the generosity and keen support of Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, partnering on two of the City’s most popular events.“I am delighted that Hancock Prospecting has once again agreed to come on board as a naming right partner for this event.” The Hancock Prospecting City of Light Show will take place on 26 January 2024 at Langley Park in the City. Mr Zempilas said the City was also pleased to have Roy Hill as a presenting partner for its New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Rowing WA Corporate Regatta | Roy Hill Rowers, raising awareness!

27.08.2023

Congratulations to all that participated in the rowing W.A. Corporate Regatta, proudly sponsored by Mrs Gina Rinehart Patron of Rowing Australia. Additionally sponsored by Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill. Raising awareness for Telethon, which taking place October 21st and 22nd.

AN OARSOME CHALLENGE

26.08.2023

Roy Hill have been a Million Dollar Partner of Telethon since 2021, last year donating $1 million with a further $2 million coming from Executive Chairman Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting. Mrs Rinehart is also the patron of Rowing Australia and the Australian Rowing Team, a fact which Hancock Group Operations chief executive Gerhard Veldsman said had been driving the team during their early-morning training sessions. “The Roy Hill rowing team have been out on the water for seven weeks before dawn, conquering the cold and challenges head on together,” he said. “We’ll be proudly wearing our charity partners, including Telethon, Solaris Breast Cancer Care, and men’s health initiatives, on our team uniform for extra motivation. This journey is all about hustle and heart.”

Intergenerational Report: Experts say solution to age-old problem is to make us work longer

26.08.2023

Business leaders, economists and seniors groups are urging Anthony Albanese to develop an ambitious blueprint aimed at encouraging older Australians to stay in the workforce for longer as a way to ease the growing tax burden on the young while the country’s population ages. The policy prescriptions include raising the pension age again, delaying when superannuation can be accessed, allowing people to work more hours without losing the aged pension, increasing training programs for older workers, and pushing for an end to age discrimination in the workforce.