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Gina Rinehart

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Gina Rinehart

Gina Rinehart (born 9 February 1954) is an Australian mining company owner and billionaire.[1] She is among the world's richest women.[2]

Early life

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Georgina Hancock was born in Perth, Western Australia. She is the only child of Lang Hancock (1909-1992).[3]

She is the head of Hancock Prospecting.

She inherited the company from her father.[3]

References

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  1. "Georgina Rinehart," Forbes (US); retrieved 2012-7-8.
  2. Bryant, Nick. The world's richest woman," BBC (UK). 9 June 2012; retrieved 2012-7-8.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Roarke, Allison. "Gina Rinehart: from mining magnate to Australia's newest media mogul," The Guardian (UK). 9 June 2012; retrieved 2012-7-8.