City of Perth and Hancock Prospecting
Joint Media Release
21 January 2026
Perth set to shine again on Australia Day with Hancock Prospecting
The City of Light will once again shine on January 26, as the state’s leading private mining company Hancock Prospecting returns as Principal Partner of Australia Day, one of the City’s largest free public events.
Hancock Prospecting Australia Day returns to Langley Park, featuring a day of free and ticketed family entertainment and activities and Perth’s best views of the 8.30pm light show. This year, the Hancock Prospecting Picnic Zone will offer additional seating, providing attendees with a relaxed picnic-style space to enjoy the festivities throughout the day.
City of Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds said Hancock Prospecting’s continued support plays a vital role in delivering the iconic event.
“It is an honour to welcome Hancock Prospecting and Gina Rinehart back for a third year as Principal Partner of this much-loved City celebration,” Mr Reynolds said.
“Thanks to Hancock Prospecting’s ongoing support, Langley Park will once again be a vibrant hub of activity, culminating in a world-class fireworks and drone show. With the Hancock Prospecting Picnic Zone offering event-goers a place to unwind, enjoy a wide variety of food trucks, or bring their own picnic and soak up the atmosphere.
“Our City shines brightest in summer. Events like Australia Day not only bring West Australians together but also boost visitation and support local businesses right across the City.
“With the generous support of Hancock Prospecting, and their Executive Chairman Mrs Gina Rinehart, we’re able to deliver this spectacular free celebration while keeping costs low for our ratepayers.”
CEO of Hancock Prospecting Garry Korte said this Perth headquartered Australian company was once again proud to be the Principal Partner of Perth’s Australia Day celebrations.
“As Australia’s most successful private company, Hancock Prospecting and Mrs Rinehart are proud to partner with the City of Perth in celebrating our national day, and the values that make Australia one of the best countries in the world,” Mr Korte said.
Mrs Rinehart added: “Australia was built by people willing to take risks and work hard – pioneers who struggled every day with adversity and huge challenges to enable easier lives and create opportunities for the generations that followed. We are very fortunate to be able to stand on their shoulders, so to speak, and this history is something we should be able to celebrate on Australia Day especially.
“Celebrations on Australia Day matter because they are opportunities for all Australians to pass on a sense of unity, national identity and family histories to the next generations of Australians. But we need to stand up for our country and make greater efforts. There are currently millions of people who would love the opportunity to come to our country and be able to enjoy our resources, large open spaces and the living standards these can provide.
“Let’s also not forget on Australia Day, all who work in our primary industries, which industries do more than all other industries combined, to create tax revenue to provide for many services, help living standards, and in the instance of mining, provide the highest average salaries in our country. Mining has turned West Australia into a state that can support itself now and for all the decades since the 1960s. WA could not support itself prior to the Pilbara mining industry, and had to rely on the support of other states. Mining is hence crucial to our state and for the living standards of West Australians, indeed essential Australia wide. When mining does well, Australia does well, but when mining doesn’t do well, nor do Australians.”
“Hancock’s history of hard work and success enables us to support important events like Australia Day, helping to inspire unity and our nation. Happy Australia Day everyone!” Mrs Rinehart added.
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