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Afternoon Update: Rinehart rivals to receive royalty windfall; Victoria’s political donation laws ruled unconstitutional; and Nicole Kidman’s next role

Ruling finds Wright Prospecting successfully made out its contractual claim to 50% of past and future royalties from Hope Downs iron ore project

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting to pay hundreds of millions’ worth of royalties to rival family in ‘half loss half win’

Landmark ruling finds Wright Prospecting successfully made out its contractual claim to 50% of past and future royalties from Hope Downs iron ore project

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15

Rinehart saves Hancock crown jewels, but rivals cash in

Billionaire Gina Rinehart will be forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to two rival mining dynasties after a bitter legal feud over iron ore riches.

AAP · Apr 14

Gina Rinehart’s company donated almost $900k to rightwing group Advance, political donations data shows

Clive Palmer’s Minerology was the single biggest political donor in 2024-25, giving $53.1m to Trumpet of Patriots, which failed to win a seat

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2

Pauline Hanson travelled to US on Gina Rinehart’s private jet to attend CPAC

Exclusive: One Nation senator travelled on mining magnate’s Gulfstream 700 in October and stayed at Rinehart’s US$66m Palm Beach mansion

The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2025

Rich lister's private chopper plan has wings clipped

Gina Rinehart's plans to wing her way to the office have been scuttled after her company's plan to build a helipad at its new headquarters was blocked.

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

Hancock Prospecting spikes volleyball funding before home world championships

Gina Rinehart’s mining company ends 12-year association with VA last year before Adelaide hosts elite beach volleyball competition from 14 November

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025

Netanyahu, uninterrupted: Sky News Australia interview ticks off all the talking points for Israeli PM

Sharri Markson scores interview with leader, who took the opportunity to condemn Australia over alleged ‘appeasement’. Plus: the Tele’s psychic connection

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2025

Rio Tinto, Hancock Invest $1.6 Billion In Hope Downs 2 Expansion

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and Hancock Prospecting have announced on Tuesday a joint investment of $1.61 billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. A 50-50 investment will drive a significant expansion of the long-standing Hope Downs Joint Venture between the two companies.

Benzinga · Jun 24, 2025

Rio Tinto, Hancock to develop $2.5b iron ore project

A joint venture between Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting has been given approval for an iron ore project to add 31 million tonnes to global supply each year.

AAP · Jun 24, 2025