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3-D genetics face-off

23.03.2022

No longer just a tool for gaming and security systems, 3D facial analysis technology has the potential to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of rare genetic disorders, which impact more than 300 million people globally. “So, for instance, we have a project supported by the Roy Hill Community Foundation in the Pilbara, called The Pilbara Faces, in which we’ve been building a reference range of Pilbara data, so that its more equitable and accessible to help with care closer to home.”

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Long-awaited 2021 Prospect Awards winners announced

18.03.2022

Roy Hill’s iron ore mine in the Pilbara has taken home Australian Mine of the Year at the 2021 Prospect Awards after the awards night took place in Brisbane on Thursday. The Hard Rock Mine of the Year also went to Roy Hill’s iron ore operation while Hancock Prospecting executive chair Gina Rinehart was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. It comes after Rinehart was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division, as part of the Australia Day 2022 Honours list.

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Media Release: Hancock welcomes news of approval of bid to acquire Senex Energy

18.03.2022

Commenting on the Senex scheme approval Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, Chair of the Hancock Group of Companies said, “I am delighted with the Senex approval which is the largest Hancock investment in the energy sector. We believe that the energy sector, fundamental to maintaining our businesses and standard of living, has an important future given policies have caused the lack of investment in many areas which has already caused energy prices worldwide to rise. Recent events in Europe have served as a stark reminder underlining the criticality of energy security.”

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Australian Mining Prospect Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Speech by Mrs Gina Rinehart

17.03.2022

Hancock Prospecting’s Executive Chairman, Hon Dr Gina Rinehart AO, has tonight been announced as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award at the Australian Mining Prospect Awards night. The Lifetime Achievement award recognises an individual who has contributed to the mining industry through their entire career and is the most prestigious individual recognition award within the Australian Mining Prospect Awards.

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Roy Hill named ‘Hard Rock Mine of the Year’ and ‘Australian Mine of the Year’

17.03.2022

Roy Hill Holdings Pty Ltd (Roy Hill) welcomes the news it has won a very rare trifecta of awards at the 2021 Australian Mining Prospect Awards, with Executive Chairman Gina Rinehart recognised with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and the organisation named ‘Hard Rock Mine of the Year’ as well as the ‘Australian Mine of the Year’.

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exploded our renewables myth

12.03.2022

The devastating Russian invasion of Ukraine has captured global ­attention. While the world’s focus is rightly on the human toll and suffering, the crisis has highlighted the need to end reliance on Russian oil and gas. To achieve that ambition, we must be pragmatic and invest in sensible alternatives, not engage in wishful thinking about renewable energy.

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POSCO, Hancock to restart multi-billion-dollar Hardey iron ore project

11.03.2022

South Korea’s top steelmaker POSCO and Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd, a leading Australian mining firm, have agreed to restart a long-dormant iron ore mine development project as the prices of the steelmaking raw material soar. The development of the Hardey project was originally estimated at $7.4 billion (A$10.3 billion), but the cost will likely dwindle as the developers have agreed to use the Roy Hill railway, port and other infrastructure for exports, removing the need to build new rail lines and ports.

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Rare and wide-ranging interview from Gina Rinehart

10.03.2022

The most successful woman in Australia from a business sense has spoken about the importance of International Women’s Day and revealed key issues she plans to discuss with federal leaders of both major parties ahead of this year’s election. Interview by Liam Bartlett.

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