Gina Rinehart Invests $31M in US Rare Earths Firm, Expanding Her Mineral Empire

Published: May 20, 2026 09:10

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Australian Billionaire Invests $31 Million in US-Listed Rare Earths Americas Amid Global Supply Chain Efforts. Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, significantly expanded her multibillion-dollar rare earths empire by acquiring a 6% stake in US-listed critical minerals developer Rare Earths Americas. According to filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Rinehart acquired 1.2 million shares through her company Hancock Prospecting, valued at approximately $22.8 million (A$31 million).

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