Rinehart announces Roy Hill and Atlas Iron merger
Billionaire and mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has announced plans to bring Roy Hill and Atlas Iron together under one banner, merging the two companies to form Hancock Iron Ore.
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Australian Iron Ore
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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.
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Rinehart’s iron ore goliath
Hancock Prospecting will unite its Roy Hill and Atlas Iron operations under a new banner called Hancock Iron Ore, as part of a major operational realignment.
Roy Hill and Atlas Iron to merge into Hancock Iron Ore
Roy Hill and Atlas Iron are to join forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, bringing together both companies’ experience and combined strengths, the companies say.
Gina Rinehart reveals plans to merge Roy Hill and Atlas Iron to create Hancock Iron Ore powerhouse
Gina Rinehart has revealed plans to create a single iron ore powerhouse by merging Roy Hill with Atlas Iron in a major shake-up of the billionaire’s business empire.
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“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
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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
Gina Rinehart recognised in 2024 Outstanding Achievement Awards
Hancock Prospecting chair ‘a true champion for the cause of mining’
Australian Mine of the Year
Roy Hill took home two prizes from the 2024 Australian Mining Prospect Awards.
Happy 70th Birthday Year Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd
25 November is another important date in the Hancock calendar – it is the date that Lang Hancock and his wife, Hope (nee Nicholas) founded Hancock Prospecting.
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
