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FROM SERVICE TO SUCCESS: HANCOCK PROSPECTING’S VETERAN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

30.10.2023

In addition to its impressive corporate successes in the mining and agricultural industries, Hancock Prospecting group of companies are amongst those leading the way in supporting the men and women who have served and sacrificed for their country.

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WA leads the way in philanthropy

29.10.2023

"We have many stories of families in our businesses who have, like so many others throughout West Australia, been a beneficiary of Telethon programs." Hancock Prospecting chief executive Garry Korte said: "To the brave kids and parents who show such strength in the face of adversity, Hancock Prospecting, HanRoy, Hancock Agriculture, S Kidman & Co, Roy Hill and Atlas Iron are proud to again play a role in supporting you. "To our great mining State that does the heavy lifting for the entire country economically, we are so proud of what our industry does to support important causes. As our executive chairman, Gina Rinehart says, 'when mining does well, Australia does well'.

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EXPORT STRENGTH

29.10.2023

Billionaire Gina Rinehart's massive Roy Hill operation has reaped another multibillion dollar profit on the back of record shipments, which helped to offset weaker iron prices. But Australia's richest person has again sounded the alarm on government red tape."We are currently battling onerous, time and money consuming regulation with overlapping approval processes and other damaging policies." - Gina Rinehart.

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Back to 70s-style blackouts, warns energy veteran

28.10.2023

EXCLUSIVE Former AGL Energy boss and power industry veteran Michael Fraser has warned Australia needs a reality check on meeting its net zero targets as the nation moves ever closer to a rolling energy crisis. One of the country's most experienced power executives, Mr Fraser told The Australian the race to take coal and gas out of the system means the coming decade is likely to be marked by regular blackouts and surging prices, given the massive shortfall in efforts to switch the power grid to renewables. "Nobody's saying that we're on schedule or ahead of schedule. We're behind schedule," said Mr Fraser, who ran Australia's biggest power generator for eight years until 2015. Mr Fraser cautioned "a return to the 1970s" when state-backed power networks suffered from chronic blackouts.

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Celebrating Telethon 2023 | Total Donation

25.10.2023

Proud to support Telethon 2023. Established in 1968, generations of West Australians have grown up with Telethon and through their generosity have had a major impact on some of the life threatening diseases that face our children. Funds raised through Telethon have supported medical research into childhood diseases, provided equipment, critical services and life-changing opportunities for sick, disadvantaged and vulnerable children. Donations ensure that together, we can continue to provide children with the best quality care and support now and in the future.

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The Better Together Ball | 2023

24.10.2023

We would like to thank Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill for coming on as major sponsors of the 2023 Better Together Ball hosted by RSLWA and Legacy WA.

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Fat Cat looked purr-fect in high vis, helping our people support and fundraise for Telethon7

24.10.2023

We are delighted to support Telethon and be part of the community that helps fund the programs, equipment and research that change West Australian families and children's lives. Alongside Atlas Iron Pty Ltd, their outstanding fundraising efforts contributed significantly to our $1.25 million donation, adding to the massive $1.75 million already donated by Hancock Prospecting. This $3 million, alongside the more than $1.5 million donated by Roy Hill Executive Chairman Mrs Gina Rinehart, took the total donation across Hancock Prospecting to over $4.5 million.

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Another edition of Telethon7 another record broken with $77.5 million raised!

23.10.2023

Thank you to the people of Roy Hill and Atlas Iron Pty Ltd for their incredible fundraising efforts, contributing significantly to our $1.25 million donation, adding to the massive $1.75 million already donated by Hancock Prospecting and more than $1.5 milllion donated by Roy Hill Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart. Over five decades, West Australians have donated over $600 million to Telethon, ensuring a better life for our children now and in the future. We are proud to be 2023 Million Dollar Partners with Telethon, supporting thousands of sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Western Australia.

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Telethon Ball: Generous A-listers come together to raise millions for sick children at annual charity event

22.10.2023

The annual Telethon Ball lived up to its reputation as Australia’s most exclusive and generous invitation-only black-tie event on Saturday night with millions of dollars raised for sick children by a guest list that ranged from billionaire philanthropists to influential politicians and bosses of the nation’s biggest companies. “We are investing in kids’ futures and research. This means another thousand kids are going to be better off and that’s got to be a good thing.” Australia’s richest person and reigning Western Australian of the Year, Gina Rinehart, was at the ball along with many of the most senior staff from her sprawling empire.

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