Sailing out across the turquoise waters of Port Hedland harbor aboard the Anangel Explorer, a vessel laden with the first shipment of iron ore from the US$10 billion Roy Hill Mine, is a moment that stands out of many milestones for mining magnate Gina Rinehart, the Executive Chair of Hancock Prospecting.
This year marks a very special milestone for the Hancock Prospecting Group – a celebration for Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO who has strongly led the Group for 30 years in her role as Executive Chair. During this time, Mrs. Rinehart has led the company to become one of the most successful private mining houses in the world, not to mention the most successful private company in Australia’s history, after taking on the position of Chair when the company was not in a good position.
The 2022 Australian Exporter of the Year awards were held in Canberra on November 24th.
Now in its 60th year and Australia’s most prestigious and longest running export awards program, the evening celebrated the achievements of Australian businesses which export home-grown innovation to the world.
Hancock Ag were awarded joint first in the category of Agribusiness, Food and Beverages award for their outstanding 2GR Wagyu Beef.
On hand to accept the award was Hancock Agriculture’s Peter Telford, who is responsible for the management of the core 2GR Wagyu herd in the central west of NSW.
This follows Hancock Prospectings achievement of the export award, at the 10th annual export awards, also held in Canberra, and attended by, executive chairman, Gina Rinehart, her daughter, and Tad Watroba, of Hancock Prospecting.
“Perth is synonymous with light and after the success of the CBD’s first drone show this February, the City of Light shows will honour our new brand and reinforce that no city lights up like Perth,” City of Perth Lord Mayor Zempilas said. The City of Light Shows are proudly presented by the Hancock Group of companies, including Hancock Prospecting, Roy Hill and Atlas Iron. The City will be illuminated over the summer with six special light shows to wow the people of Perth from November to February.
Australian mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has been celebrated for her outstanding leadership journey after being crowned WA Pinnacle Awards’ Business Leader of the Year. Judges on Thursday night acknowledged Mrs Rinehart’s transformation of Hancock Prospecting from a company with significant potential, to a top-tier firm employing thousands of people in WA. She was also recognised for making a positive impact on the wider community, through her contribution in education, medicine and sports, and for contributing to the transformation of the iron ore industry.
Travel & Luxury | 12 November 2022
