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Families will be able to celebrate their State’s hottest festivities with an extra brim of style thanks to a free WA Day bucket hat in collaboration with Hancock Iron Ore.

Hancock Iron Ore’s new West Perth headquarters were transformed into a runway for a special Kidman Fashion Parade hosted by Mrs Gina Rinehart AO, showcasing the Kidman by Shayna and Mulga collections with Australian swimmers and special guest models.

Hancock Iron Ore’s new West Perth headquarters were transformed into a fashion runway as staff were treated to a special fashion parade showcasing the latest collections from the iconic Australian brand, Kidman clothing.

Hancock Prospecting’s $50 billion empire is expanding well beyond its Western Australian iron ore heartland, with Gina Rinehart’s privately owned mining group building a portfolio spanning rare earths, copper, gold, energy and international exploration.

Bannister Downs Dairy’s Lactose Free Milk has been named among the top three finalists in its category at the 2026 Australian Grand Dairy Awards, selected from a national competition featuring more than 450 entries.

A great moment from the Kidman Muster, bringing together our people from across the cattle stations and head office.

Hancock Prospecting has reported a $2.8 billion net profit after tax for the 2025–26 financial year (FY26), supported by 71.5 million tonnes (Mt) of iron ore production from its newly consolidated Hancock Iron Ore (HIO) business in Western Australia.

Hancock Prospecting has paid $24.5 billion in taxes over the past decade, more than any other private Australian company, according to its 2026 annual report, while continuing major investments in mining, job creation and charitable initiatives.

Gina Rinehart has lashed the federal government for record debt and wasting money on costly agendas like net-zero emissions, after profit at her mining company fell almost 10 per cent.

Media Release
31 October 2026

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, has criticised the Albanese government for ‘wasting’ taxpayer funds on ‘woke propaganda’.