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Rio nod for $US2b project | mine to come online in 2025

“From 2025 onwards, we’ll need basically a mine a year for a few years as we continue to reposition our business and drive towards our capacity targets but also it just gives us a stronger foundation on our mining side,” he said. The 25 million tonne-a-year Western Range project will help sustain production of the company’s flagship Pilbara Blend product from its existing Paraburdoo mining hub, as the Eastern Range project depletes. It will include a primary crusher and an 18km conveyor system linking it to the existing Paraburdoo plant. Construction is expected to begin early next year with first production anticipated in 2025.

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West Coast Fever announce Roy Hill as principal partner on multi-million dollar deal

West Coast Fever have signed one of the biggest principal partnerships in their history as they continue to reap the benefits from winning a maiden premiership. The Fever will announce on Friday a deal with Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill, worth $2m over four years. Roy Hill chief executive Gerhard Veldsman said the partnership was another opportunity for the mining sector to champion women’s sport. “Mrs Gina Rinehart our Executive Chairman has long been a leading supporter of women’s sport, indeed Australia’s biggest supporter, so it is very fitting we partner with West Australia’s number #1 sport for women and girls.“Our champion netballers are outstanding role models for hundreds of thousands or more of girls and young women. “They embrace a culture of high performance, fair play, and great teamwork – the sorts of qualities and culture we at Roy Hill enjoy and promote.”

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Fever secures new Principal Partnership with Roy Hill

West Coast Fever and Roy Hill are excited to announce a new Principal Partnership between the two West Australian organisations for the next four years.The partnership will also see Roy Hill become a Partner of Netball WA as part of multi-million-dollar agreement. Roy Hill CEO Gerhard Veldsman said the partnership was another opportunity for the mining sector – which has championed WA’s economy – to champion women’s sport. “When mining does well, so does West Australia and the entire country. In turn this enables us to support those who strive to represent our State on the national stage and make us all proud” he said. “Mrs Gina Rinehart our Executive Chairman has long been a leading supporter of women’s sport, indeed Australia’s biggest supporter, so it is very fitting we partner with West Australia’s number #1 sport for women and girls.”

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Hancock adds more to Mt Bevan metal mix

FOLLOWING field work that suggests the terrain within the Mt Bevan project in Western Australia’s Yilgarn Craton has potential for battery metals, Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has struck a deal for a larger slice of the pie. Hancock, which is already progressing a large magnetite iron ore study over the area, has renegotiated its earn-in with its junior partners giving it the exclusive right to assess the potential for nickel, lithium, and copper over the next three months.

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Roy Hill foundation deal boosts education, career prospects for Pilbara Aboriginal students

MADALAH and the Roy Hill Community Foundation have formed a new partnership to provide education and career development opportunities to Pilbara Aboriginal students.They are jointly delivering a bespoke wraparound program to support the students. This new partnership began in 2022 with the first 10 Hanrine Futures Scholarships awarded to three primary students, six secondary students and one tertiary student. A key differentiator of the Hanrine Futures Program is the combination of education/mentoring support and work experience/employment opportunities.

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Gallery: Brisbane’s Next Gen fashion show

Wild, wacky and fabulous: From tops made out of neck ties to cushion hats and voluminous gowns, check out creations by emerging designers at the Hancock Prospecting Next Gen Group Show at the Brisbane Fashion Festival on Wednesday.

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Brisbane returns: “Homegrown designers need our support”

“Fashion is a serious business,” Bennett said. “The Australian fashion industry generates $27.2 billion annually, employing close to half a million workers. “However, local designers struggle to compete with the expansion of international fast fashion retailers in Australia. “It’s through platforms such as Brisbane Fashion Festival that we can promote our incredible homegrown talent, connecting them with fashion fans who want to buy their pieces.” Events throughout the week included The Hancock Prospecting Next Gen Group Show, celebrating emerging and First Nations fashion design.

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