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26th January 2024 | Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.
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Billionaires busy in West Perth
A recent move by Perth City Council to sell a West Perth lane means billionaire Kerry Stokes is a step closer to a major redevelopment of his Kings Park Road property. And just around the corner, Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart, is on the brink of realising big plans to revamp an office block in Ord Street.
First female Train Driver on a mainline at a successful Australian-owned mining company
Despite the challenges of working in a male-dominated field, Jaimee has never let anything hold her back. The diverse work environment and inclusive culture at Roy Hill make it stand out from other mining companies.
RINEHART-BACKED BRAZILIAN STELLAR START
Gina Rinehart’s foray into rare earths in South America is off to a flyer, after Brazilian Rare Earths closed out its debut on the ASX up nearly 10 per cent. Mrs Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting is a major shareholder of BRE, holding a 5.85 per cent stake. WA mining identity Tolga Kumova and Whitehaven Coal are also understood to be key BRE shareholders. BRE managing director Bernardo da Veiga said the success of the company to date was partly thanks to outstanding support from “leading international shareholders”.
Iron ore rally bolsters $A prospects in 2024
An almost 30 per cent surge in the iron ore price to above $US140 a tonne has bolstered the prospects for the Australian dollar, which economists predict could hit US70¢ by the end of the year.
Mining mogul Gina Rinehart advances her footing in the fashion industry
In another push to preserve iconic national brands, billionaire and mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has advanced her footing in the aussie fashion industry, with the recent purchase of a footwear brand.
Rinehart, Packer, Gances among 12 billionaires to watch in 2024
Australia’s well-known billionaires are back making big deals, and expect plenty more in the next 12 months as merger and acquisition activity heats up in mining, retail and health.
Iron ore royalties on track to more than double, Saffioti teases plan to hand down ‘remarkable’ set of numbers
Iron ore royalties are on track to more than double WA’s operating surplus — placing a record-shattering $7 billion windfall in reach for Rita Saffioti in her first major Budget update as Treasurer.
Rinehart steps in to buy an icon
Ms Rinehart’s company S. Kidman & Co recently snapped up Rossi Boots, saying the purchase of the boot manufacturer was part of ensuring that “Rossi’s manufacturing excellence remains in Australian hands”.
Rinehart saves Aussie sole
Billionaire and mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has advanced her journey into the fashion industry with her company’s purchase of Rossi Boots. S. Kidman & Co said purchasing the boot manufacturer was part of its “commitment to preserving iconic national brands”.
Artistic Swimming Australia
What a 2023 for our Hancock Prospecting Artistic Swimming Australia National Team. The team celebrated in style with our Patron, Mrs Rinehart, reflecting on a year that saw the establishment of the Hancock Prospecting Artistic Swimming Australia Centre of Excellence – all made possible by our Patron.
