Tag: Gina Rinehart

Netball Australia Loses $15M Mining Sponsor After Female Team Protests on Climate Change Grounds

October 22, 2022
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Australia’s wealthiest person and her mining company on Saturday pulled an AU$15 million (US$9.53 million) sponsorship deal from Netball Australia after the former captain of its women’s team convinced players to protest in support of climate change. Gina Reinhart, and her company Hancock Prospecting, which mines iron ore (not coal), said she was withdrawing sponsorship due…

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Former Captain’s Criticism Of Funding Deal Sparks Revolt Against Coal-Mining Sponsor

October 16, 2022
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Cash-strapped Netball Australia has delayed the rollout of new uniforms featuring the logo of mining giant Hancock Prospecting after a former captain spoke out against the company’s head, billionaire Gina Rinehart, who has been sceptical of the climate change movement. The women’s team have reportedly opted out of wearing the new jersey and wants more…

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Former Netball Captain Steps in to Spark Revolt Against Mining Sponsorship Deal

October 16, 2022
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Cash-strapped Netball Australia has delayed the rollout of new uniforms featuring the logo of mining giant Hancock Prospecting after a former captain criticised the company’s head, billionaire Gina Rinehart, who has been sceptical of the climate change movement. The women’s team have reportedly opted out of wearing the new jersey and wants more time to…

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