Alberta lifted coal bans in face of lawsuits from Rinehart and others
Big players in Queensland coal expect Valory to become a major producer after authorities in Canada removed bans on the industry.
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.
Latest News
Chairman’s Birthday Raffle and Long Service Staff Awards 2025
Feb 28th, long-serving staff from Australia’s resources, agriculture, and businesses celebrated Executive Chairman Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO’s February birthday and long-serving employees for their decade of service.
Western Australia’s most decorated Olympic swimmer Brianna Throssell announces retirement
Western Australia’s most decorated Olympic swimmer Brianna Throssell announces retirement
Roy Hill welcomes new Liebherr R 9800 excavator
Liebherr-Australia and Roy Hill have announced the beginning of a new partnership, with the handover of a brand-new Liebherr R 9800 excavator.
Trump speech adds $45m to Rinehart’s net worth
Australia’s richest person just got a little richer overnight after United States President Donald Trump said he would “dramatically expand” his country’s production of rare earth materials.
Gina Rinehart’s advice for women in mining
Rinehart lends valuable advice to young women keen on mining
When mining does well, Australia does well. But when mining doesn't do well, nor do Australians.
National Mining and Related Industries Day is an important annual day. It is an opportunity to stop and ask ourselves where we would be without our mining industry.
Bush Summit 2024
Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO speeches
Notices on fake social media posts encouraging investment in scams
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
Gina Rinehart recognised in 2024 Outstanding Achievement Awards
Hancock Prospecting chair ‘a true champion for the cause of mining’
Australian Mine of the Year
Roy Hill took home two prizes from the 2024 Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Happy 70th Birthday Year Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd
25 November is another important date in the Hancock calendar – it is the date that Lang Hancock and his wife, Hope (nee Nicholas) founded Hancock Prospecting.
Minerals are not like crops of wheat or wool that grow every year. You have got to find more each year and more each decade if Australia’s standards of living are to continue.
LANG HANCOCK
Hancock Prospecting Founder
