Gina Rinehart Bets $200M on US Rare Earths Supply Chain
Hancock Prospecting's stake in MP Materials extends Gina Rinehart's rare earths strategy into the United States, where supply-chain policy is moving fastest.
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Gina Rinehart Builds Global Critical Minerals Empire Across Five Continents
Behind the headlines about individual deals lies a coherent strategy. Gina Rinehart has quietly built a global critical-minerals portfolio that spans rare earths, lithium, copper, potash and gas, with strategic stakes reaching across five continents, a deliberate attempt to place Hancock Prospecting at the centre of the materials that will define the coming decades.
Gold Coast Council's Fast-Track Planning Draws Scrutiny Over Approval Timelines
A push to speed up development approvals on the Gold Coast is raising questions about whether residents will have adequate time to object to local projects.
Gold Coast Residents Share Stories Shaping Australia's Most Vibrant Coastal City
From Surfers Paradise to Burleigh Heads, the people of Gold Coast are what bring this vibrant city to life
Gold Coast extends light rail to airport and Burleigh Heads
Decades of planning battles, two Olympics bids and a pandemic that reshaped commuter habits have quietly built the political case for extending the city's light rail north to Burleigh Heads and south to the airport.
Gold Coast housing shortage worsens as feds miss targets
Federal construction program falls short, deepening the home shortage crisis affecting Gold Coast buyers and renters.
Gold Coast Renters Challenge Soaring Property Prices in Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads
With property prices surging in hotspots like Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads, renters are weighing up the real cost of leasing versus buying on the glitter strip.
Gold Coast Residents Detail Daily Disruptions From Short-Term Rentals
Gold Coast locals describe daily disruptions from short-term rentals in their streets as council weighs new rules ahead of the 2032 Games.
Explore 10 Must-See Gold Coast Attractions and Activities
An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Gold Coast.
Gold Coast weekend guide: beaches, hinterland and dining
Discover beyond the theme parks: pristine beaches, scenic hinterland walks, and acclaimed restaurants worth the visit this weekend.
Gold Coast races to capitalize on Olympic legacy before six-year window closes.
With six years until the Brisbane-South-East Queensland Games, the Gold Coast is betting big on Coomera and Robina, and global precedent says timing is everything.
Voices from Affected Community Members on Short-Term Rental Regulations
Gold Coast locals describe daily pressures from rising Airbnb numbers in their streets and call for tighter council rules.