News - Hancock Prospecting PTY LTD

FARMERS FEAR LEGISLATION COULD SEND THEM BROKE

Farmers are worried they could go bankrupt or be sent to jail for falling foul of contentious new Aboriginal cultural heritage laws, a fiery South West community forum has heard. Another issue that emerged as a flashpoint for Waroona landholders at the packed-out Monday town hall meeting is the high cost of commissioning surveys and a 20-fold increase in the maximum penalty for breaking the rules — as well as the additional prospect of jail.
“What I would like to know is why our property rights are being eroded? And I would like to know why, if this is so important to the country or the State, the State Government is not paying?”

‘HIDDEN’ HERITAGE LAWS STIR ANXIETY

“We wake up in the morning and decide if something needs to get done, and then we get it done,” he said. “If we need to build a fence, we build the fence, but this sort of thing could delay us for months even on a simple thing like that. “There wouldn’t be a farmer around here who doesn’t want to see Aboriginal people in the area get ahead, but these rules are the sort of thing made by bureaucrats and environmentalists who have never spent time on the land.” -Jamie Warden, a fifth-generation farmer

Roy Hill, POSCO unite for memorial

Steelmaking company POSCO has teamed up with Roy Hill to fund a community gathering and performance space as part of the next stage of the Korean War memorial project in WA. “I am honoured POSCO is able to contribute with Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill to fund this new outdoor amphitheatre,” POSCO Group chairman Jeong-woo Choi said.
“(Gina) Rinehart is passionate in her support for veterans, and strongly believes we should never forget the bravery and dedication of those who served our countries.”

Gina Rinehart watches on as Aussie swimming team blows the world away

Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart has made an eye-catching appearance on a day when the Aussie swimming team went berserk Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart has made an eye-catching appearance on a day when the Aussie swimming team went berserk. Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart picked a bloody good time to make a surprise poolside appearance at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships. The mining mogul on Saturday watched on as the Dolphins continued to show their class with another series of gold medals. Australia has blown the American team out of the pool with 13 gold medals in Fukuoka. Heading into the final day of competition in Japan, Australia has an overwhelming lead on the medal tally with China (five gold) and the United States (four) nowhere near it.

Mrs Gina Rinehart AO celebrating our incredible Aussie athletes at the Fukuoka 2023 World Aquatic Championships

Fri, 14 July 2023 – Sun, 30 July 2023.

Aussie teen claims remarkable fourth gold at world champs

Mollie O’Callaghan has lit up the world championships again – capturing Australia’s 10th gold medal and her fourth in Japan, with another mind-blowing performance. If she keeps this up – and there’s no reason to suggest she won’t – the 19-year-old will head to next Paris Olympics as one the headline attractions. But right now, any thoughts about France are a million miles away because she’s having a ball in Fukuoka, riding the crest of a wave that never looks like breaking.

Pipeline ‘to boost state’s gas market’

APA Group has opened its 580km pipeline in Western Australia that the country’s largest listed infrastructure company says could unlock the state’s gas market. “We are investing ahead of demand, supporting the government’s long-term growth plan in areas like critical minerals and providing confidence to project owners that reliable energy is available to bring new projects to market.” Some of Australia’s most prominent investors, such as Gina Rinehart and Kerry Stokes, have sought exposure to the Perth Basin amid expectations that the domestic gas market will tighten in the coming years.

POSCO Media Release | Funding for Perth Korean War Memorial Community Event Space

28 July 2023.

Australian women’s 4x200m freestyle relay team strikes gold with world record swim

On day 5 of the championships Mollie O’Callaghan, Shayna Jack, Brianna Throssell, and Ariarne Titmus set a new world record of 7:37.50 in the 4x200m freestyle relay. In addition to their blistering pace, the team brought Australia’s gold medal tally to nine, the nation’s highest at a world title competition since 2007.

Notice | Fake social media posts encouraging investment in scams

28 July 2023.

King Kyle sits on throne of gold

Kyle Chalmers won the admiration of his countryman when he claimed the Olympic gold medal at Rio in 2016 while still a schoolboy. Now he is the world champion after his stunning victory in the men’s 100m freestyle at Fukuoka on Thursday. It was the one major title to have eluded him during his incredible career but now he has the full set: Olympic gold, Commonwealth Games gold, world shortcourse gold and now world championship gold.

FUKUOKA FEAST FOR DOLPHINS WITH THREE GOLD, ONE SILVER

On a night that saw sprint king Kyle Chalmers savour his sweetest victory of all, the Dolphins continued their Fukuoka feast with Kaylee McKeown joining Chalmers and our relayers on top of the podium. Australia’s gold medal tally rose to nine – the nation’s most at any world titles since 2007. The Dolphins have also won three silver with three days of competition remaining.