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Australian Iron Ore
Industry

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Welcome to
HANCOCK PROSPECTING

The most successful private company ever in Australia’s history, and one of the most successful private mining companies in the world.

Built on a long and special history of investing and risk taking in Australia, Hancock Prospecting is an independent, privately owned Australian company that has a proud history with the Pilbara and the iron ore sector, and is one of the longest continuous owners of cattle stations in Australia.

Latest News

De Grey Mining unearthed one Australia’s most valuable gold assets in WA’s Pilbara region

The man who helped unearth one of Australia’s biggest recent gold finds says there’s plenty more motherlodes in them thar hills.

Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart’s $300k prize for world championship-winning swimmers

Australian swimmers are set to pocket more than $300,000 in bonuses with their rich supporter Gina Rinehart declaring the world championship medallists will each get cash deposits within two weeks.

Long-term partner Hancock Prospecting fuels Australian swimming success

Swimming WA proudly acknowledges the continued support of long-standing partner Hancock Prospecting, following exceptional performances by Australian swimmers at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.

Australia’s Dolphins Rewarded With $300,000 Cash Splash From 20-Medal Haul in Singapore

Australia’s swimmers have 300,000 reasons to feel on top of the world after the Dolphins’ 20-medal haul from the World Championships in Singapore.

Rinehart Boosts Monetary Awards For Aussie World Championships Medalists

The 2025 World Championships may have concluded, but the money is still rolling in for some of Australia’s top pool swimming performers.

Australia’s Dolphins Rewarded With $300,000 Cash Splash From 20-Medal Haul in Singapore

Australia’s swimmers have 300,000 reasons to feel on top of the world after the Dolphins’ 20-medal haul from the World Championships in Singapore.

Bush Summit 2024

Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO speeches

Bush Summit 2024 | Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO – Port Hedland speech

Port Hedland speech

Bush Summit 2024 | Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO – Orange speech

Orange speech

Bush Summit 2024 | Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO – Launceston speech

Launceston speech

Bush Summit 2024 | Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO – Bendigo speech

Bendigo speech

Bush Summit 2024 | Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO – Townsville speech

Townsville speech

Notices on fake social media posts encouraging investment in scams

VETERANS 4
JOBS

“Hancock Prospecting is built on good Australian values where loyalty and performance are rewarded. Our vision is to create pathways to business and employment opportunity for veterans and ex military across Hancock Prospecting, That the veterans feel valued and preferentially treated when they approach us and that we create a real sense of recognition of military service to the country for which they served which for the majority will be Australia.”

Hancock Prospecting Executive Chairperson,
Gina Rinehart AO

Building an exceptional future

We are committed to developing opportunities for women across our operation. Join us to continue building an exceptional future for our great nation, and to set yourself up now and into the future.

Future Australian
Jobs

We have varied and exciting career opportunities across our mining and agricultural businesses. To join one of Australia’s most successful private company, head to www.futureaustralianjobs.com for more information.