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Bush Summit: Wind farms facing revolt from farmers

Governments and wind farm developers could face stiff opposition from farmers amid growing concern that large-scale projects could change the landscape for the worse, former Northern Territory chief minister Adam Giles says. Mr Giles – now the chief executive of Gina Rinehart’s two key farming businesses, Hancock Agriculture and S. Kidman and Co – told The Australian’s Bush Summit in Perth on Monday that the transition to net zero was being felt as a “blunt instrument” in regional Australia.

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Most farmers ‘cannot afford net zero’: Gina Rinehart

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has addressed The Australian Bush Summit in Perth, saying that most farmers are unable to afford net zero. “With the consequences, Aussies and the towns will see huge food price increases and fresh food shortages, this is the maths that has to be brought in too,” Ms Rinehart said. “There’s quite a bit of government tape that would make life better if removed.”

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Rio Tinto says its has signed off on the legal framework covering the development of Simandou

Rio Tinto has finally signed off on a key development agreement with the Guinean government over the port and rail infrastructure needed to get the giant Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea, West Africa, into production. Rio late on Friday said it had signed off on the joint venture arrangements with the Guinean government and the China-backed Winning consortium on a “co-development convention”. The agreement clears the way for an acceleration in the development of Simandou, long lauded as the biggest undeveloped iron ore project in the world.

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Rio Tinto and partners reach agreements on rail infrastructure to unlock Simandou

Rio Tinto and its joint venture partners have reached a key infrastructure milestone with the Republic of Guinea towards the full sanctioning of the Simandou iron ore deposit in the West African country. The mining giant said the parties had reached agreements on trans-Guinean infrastructure for the massive project, creating legal framework for the co-development of more than 600km of new rail line. The rail will be used to export the steel-making ingredient from the Simandou mining concessions in the southeast of the country.

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Bernardi | Commando Welfare Trust | Supporting defence families

Cory Bernardi interviews the Chairman of the Commando Welfare Trust. Brigadier Mark Smethurst DSC, AM (Retd), speaks of the vital importance of the trust that ensures financial support to families of Veterans during times of tragedies such as the recent taking place in the Whitsundays. Hancock Prospecting & Mrs Gina Rinehart AO providing direct financial support to the Fund, and the opportunity for other Australians to further contribute.

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Gina Rinehart to take centre stage at Bush Summit in Perth

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart and cricket legend Adam Gilchrist will headline the inaugural West Australian leg of the Bush Summit in Perth on Monday. Mrs Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, will deliver the keynote speech before she participates in a Q&A session with The Australian’s managing director, John Lehmann. Bush Summits are being held around Australia for the first time this year, and will bring together decision-makers and thought-leaders to discuss the biggest issues facing regional industries and communities. This year’s Perth event comes at a time when regional WA is in the national spotlight in a way rarely seen.

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OLYMPIC CASH FOR WINNERS

Australia’s Olympic hopefuls have been given a massive boost to go for gold in Paris next year with generous sports supporter Gina Rinehart tipping in a $3 million incentive for the big winners.

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Hancock fund delivers athletes well-earned rewards

Athletes will receive bonus payments for medals and world records in international competitions under a program funded by Gina Rinehart. The Patron’s Medal Achievement Incentive Fund, announced by Mrs Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting on Sunday, will give Australia’s best athletes and para-athletes across swimming, rowing, volleyball and artistic swimming bonuses for success on the world stage.

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