
Rinehart revs up in rare earths, gains lead in Warrego race
Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has grabbed a big stake in Arafura Rare Earths amid a flurry of corporate activity from the iron ore billionaire, who is intent on increasing her private company’s footprint in green minerals as well as winning a takeover battle for Warrego Energy. The investment was announced on Monday as Warrego confirmed Hancock had gained the upper hand over Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy in the rapid-fire takeover battle for the Perth-based company.