Pioneer of the
Australian Iron Ore
Industry

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.

POWERING AUSTRALIA’S ATHLETES TO STUNNING PARIS PERFORMANCES

Hancock Prospecting is a partner of the Australian Olympic Committee. A partnership that reflects the unwavering commitment of our Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, to Australian sport at all levels and her longstanding commitment of our nation’s top athletes.

When mining does well, Australia does well. But when mining doesn't do well, nor do Australians.

Mrs Gina Rinehart AO Executive Chairman, Hancock Prospecting
Founder, National Mining & Related Industries Day

22 November 2024
This year, National Mining Day will be held at a Santos gasfield, with charter flights provided from Adelaide.

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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.

Major
Highlights

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Minerals are not like crops of wheat or wool that grow every year. You have got to find more each year and more each decade if Australia’s standards of living are to continue.
LANG HANCOCK
Hancock Prospecting Founder