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Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart had talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sydney on Tuesday as his government eyes investments in critical minerals in Australia. Mrs Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, is a long-time fan of Mr Modi and India has made no secret of its desire to secure lithium assets. Speaking to media after the meeting on Tuesday, Mrs Rinehart said India had seen unprecedented economic growth under his leadership and investment-friendly policies. “The growth recently has been huge, the growth in the future is going to be huge. Australia really needs to work harder to develop its relations with India,” she said.

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.