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Newcastle news — August 2026

Every story we published in August 2026.

1. Finance · 8 August 2026

   Azure and SQM Lithium Joint Venture Expands Hancock Prospecting's Australian Exposure

   Hancock Prospecting's involvement in the Azure/SQM lithium joint venture sits alongside its Liontown stake, giving it exposure across Australia's lithium sector.

2. Finance · 3 August 2026

   Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting Pays $1.27M to Australian Medal-Winning Swimmers

   Gina Rinehart has again put her fortune behind Australia's swimmers, with Hancock Prospecting paying out more than A$1.27 million in performance bonuses to the country's medal-winning swimmers and Para swimmers following the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.