Pioneer of the
Australian Iron Ore
Industry
Welcome to
HANCOCK PROSPECTING
The most successful private company ever in Australia’s history, and one of the most successful private mining companies in the world.
Built on a long and special history of investing and risk taking in Australia, Hancock Prospecting is an independent, privately owned Australian company that has a proud history with the Pilbara and the iron ore sector, and is one of the longest continuous owners of cattle stations in Australia.
POWERING AUSTRALIA’S ATHLETES TO STUNNING PARIS PERFORMANCES
Hancock Prospecting is a partner of the Australian Olympic Committee. A partnership that reflects the unwavering commitment of our Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, to Australian sport at all levels and her longstanding commitment of our nation’s top athletes.
Important News
Latest News
Bannister Downs Dairy’s celebrates after double cream takes out national Grand Champion Dairy Product award
An iconic Northcliffe dairy has been recognised for having one of the best products in the nation.
Paris Rowsellas recognised at 2024 Hancock Prospecting Rower of the Year Awards
Olympic Rowsellas Annabelle McIntyre OAM OLY and Jessica Morrison OAM OLY have been awarded the prestigious Gina Rinehart AO Rowing Leadership Award at the 2024 Hancock Prospecting Rower of the Year Awards.
Why billionaire Gina Rinehart moved like lightning on $1.1bn Mineral Resources deal
The company of Gina Rinehart spent a speedy six weeks assessing whether to move on the energy assets of her friend and fellow Perth-based mining billionaire Chris Ellison before opting to take the plunge and outlay $1.1bn on the Mineral Resources energy business.
Canberra lets down forgotten veterans
Perth SAS war widow Kylie Russell has issued a public SOS, after her plea for Federal funding for crisis accommodation for at-risk veterans fell on deaf ears.
Bannister Downs Dairy Wins “Champion Cream” and “Grand Champion Dairy Product” at 2024 Australian Grand Dairy Awards
Bannister Downs Dairy have been awarded the “Champion Cream” title for their premium double cream and the overall award, “Grand Champion” at the 2024 Australian Grand Dairy Awards, held at the Melbourne Showgrounds on October 30th.
VETERANS 4
JOBS
“Hancock Prospecting is built on good Australian values where loyalty and performance are rewarded. Our vision is to create pathways to business and employment opportunity for veterans and ex military across Hancock Prospecting, That the veterans feel valued and preferentially treated when they approach us and that we create a real sense of recognition of military service to the country for which they served which for the majority will be Australia.”
Hancock Prospecting Executive Chairperson,
Gina Rinehart AO
Building an exceptional future
We are committed to developing opportunities for women across our operation. Join us to continue building an exceptional future for our great nation, and to set yourself up now and into the future.
Future Australian
Jobs
We have varied and exciting career opportunities across our mining and agricultural businesses. To join one of Australia’s most successful private company, head to www.futureaustralianjobs.com for more information.
Major
Highlights
Rinehart crowned Business Person of the Year
“Under Mrs Rinehart’s leadership, Hancock Prospecting has been transformed from a company facing a parlous financial position in 1992, when she became executive chairman, to Australia’s most successful private company,” Hancock Prospecting said. “On behalf of the Hancock Prospecting executive team and staff, congratulations Mrs Rinehart on this well-earned recognition for your hard work, dedication, and leadership. Hancock Prospecting, and indeed Australia, would not be what it is today without you.”
The Australian Financial Review names its Business Person of the Year
Gina Rinehart has capped an extraordinary year of deal-making across the mining, energy, agribusiness and retail sectors by being named The Australian Financial Review Business Person of the Year at a ceremony in Sydney on Thursday evening. The annual AFR Business Person of the Year list recognises Australia’s top leaders, builders, pioneers and stirrers – and Mrs Rinehart could meet all four criteria. Her Hancock Prospecting empire, which is the biggest private company in the country by some margin, delivered another record year of shipments from its Roy Hill iron ore mine, with robust iron ore prices driving profits to more than $5 billion. The company has a staggering $38 billion in assets on its balance sheet, propelling Mrs Rinehart to the top of The Australian Financial Review’s Rich List for the fourth straight year.