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Howard-Smith’s new role as chair will see him play a part in promoting the RCII to industry and encouraging participation. “The Resources Community Investment Initiative builds on the State’s ongoing collaboration with WA’s resources industry and provides a mechanism to partner to deliver projects with lasting benefits for generations of Western Australians,” Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan said. “I welcome Reg Howard-Smith’s appointment as the inaugural chair of the RCCI Advisory Committee – his extensive experience in both the resources industry and working with government will help to ensure this initiative is a success.

The Resources Community Investment Initiative launched in November has already had $750 million committed by the sector’s biggest companies: Rio Tinto, BHP, Woodside, Chevron, Mineral Resources, Hancock Prospecting and its subsidiaries Roy Hill and Atlas Iron.

17 May 2023.

Well done to the coaches and team for their dedication and commitment, rewarded with amazing improvement. It highlights what investment from our Patron Mrs Gina Rinehart through Hancock Prospecting Group can achieve in such a short timeframe and we look forward to further improvement on our journey to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Group Executive Chairman Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO has a long-term special relationship with HeartKids and was delighted to return as sponsor for this wonderful cause. HeartKids is the only national not-for-profit organisation that focuses solely on supporting and advocating for all people who are impacted by childhood heart disease, one of the largest causes of infant death in Australia.

One of Sydney’s glitzy charity parties has broken the global record for children’s hospital charity galas, raising $19.2 million in one night for kids with complex and intensive needs. But it was a $5 million donation by Aussie billionaire Gina Rinehart’s family, on behalf of mining company Hancock Prospecting, that became the largest single pledge made in 26 years at Thursday night’s 2023 Gold Dinner for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation chief executive Kristina Keneally said the unwavering commitment and generosity of Sydneysiders “enables us to push the boundaries of pediatric healthcare today and safeguard the health of future generations”.

Hancock Prospecting confirmed to Business News the company’s iron ore division, Roy Hill Holdings, would relocate its corporate headquarters to West Perth, from its current Perth Airport premises. A Hancock Prospecting spokesperson said the recent transactions aligned with the group’s expansion plans. “Given the scale of [our] planned investments, HPPL has sought additional office space in West Perth for an expanded staff,” the spokesperson said. “Roy Hill intends to relocate its corporate headquarters to West Perth, to be closer to its owners. This will occur once the building [53 Ord Street] has been suitably refitted for Roy Hill’s purposes.

Over 80 students and community members from Kunawarritji, Punmu, Warralong, Strelley and Marble Bar had a blast competing in swimming races and water safety games at the event. The carnival was also boosted by the attendance of two-time Olympian Blair Evans as part of the Hancock Prospecting Group partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee. Congratulations to the RAWA School from Punmu and Kunawarritji, who won the carnival, making their 8-hour journey worthwhile.