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Port of Port Hedland grows WA economy

The Port of Port Hedland and the trade it facilitated also contributed $2.01 billion to Port Hedland’s gross regional product in FY23, with $678 million direct economic activity supporting an additional $1.33 billion in indirect economic activity. Local income increased by $1.02 billion and supported 8158 direct and indirect full-time jobs locally. In the Pilbara region, it contributed $63.3 billion in gross product, supported 22,487 direct and indirect full-time jobs, and generated $3.1 billion in incomes.

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2024 Australian Championships, Gold Coast

The 2024 Australian Championships are underway on the Gold Coast from Wednesday 17th April to Saturday 20th April. You can catch the Dolphins in action as they compete to be a part of the team to represent Australia at the Paris olympics. The heats start at 10am AEST and finals at 6pm AEST each day.

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Today marks a significant milestone as we celebrate 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Today marks a significant milestone as we celebrate 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Hancock Prospecting, alongside Roy Hill, are proud partners of the Australian Olympic Committee and the Australian Olympic team. This partnership reflects Mrs Rinehart’s unwavering commitment to Australian sport at all levels and her longstanding support of our nation’s top athletes.

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WORLD ROWING CUP I | FINALS DAY WRAP

The Australia A squad has excelled as they set the standard for their country at the opening World Rowing Cup in Varese, Italy. There were great results for the remainder of the squad in the B-Finals as each crew left nothing out on the water.

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Magnate Gina Rinehart Moves into Rare Earth Metals

In a decisive move signaling confidence in the burgeoning rare earth metals market, Gina Rinehart, executive chairman of Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd., has recently acquired a significant 5.3% stake in MP Materials Corp, a major player in the U.S. rare earth sector. This strategic investment is particularly timely, as it coincides with a notable upswing in rare earth prices, reflecting a broader market recovery and an optimistic outlook for the sector.

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Gina Rinehart-Backed Lithium Hopeful Surges After Pilot Batch

The firm’s pilot plant in Landau, Germany, delivered a batch of lithium chloride in line with the quality it eventually plans to make commercially, Vulcan said in a statement on Thursday. The firm backed by Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart has agreements to supply European carmakers including Stellantis, Renault SA, and Volkswagen AG.

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EXCLUSIVE: I spent a day watching Australia’s Olympic women rowers train. What I saw left me stunned and inspired

“You’re trying to do something pretty amazing and that’s winning an Olympic gold medal.” There’s a palpable sense of achievement as the squad’s time on the rowing machines hits 60 minutes, marking the end of another dreaded ergs session and gruelling training day. Rowe and Jacqui Swick, seated side-by-side on the ergs, get up and give each other a proud and triumphant high-five.

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