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

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.
As global uncertainty reshapes markets and trade, Newcastle's innovation sector is becoming a magnet for talent-but the rules of engagement are changing fast.
University of Newcastle and school principals say workforce retraining programs need urgent expansion to meet demands of emerging industries.

As global giants race to launch AI products, local entrepreneurs along the Quayside and beyond are building practical tools for businesses struggling to keep pace with the technology boom.
As former heavy-industry cities from Bilbao to Pittsburgh reinvent themselves, Newcastle's push toward renewable hydrogen and port diversification is drawing serious international scrutiny.

As artificial intelligence reshapes business worldwide, Newcastle's distinctive blend of heritage industries, academic rigour and startup ambition is creating competitive advantages that larger tech hubs struggle to replicate.

From AI-driven logistics tools to sustainable hardware, the city's emerging companies are preparing a wave of launches that could reshape their industries.

Newcastle wellness practitioners say the secret isn't willpower, it's designing your environment so the phone simply can't win.

As global cities struggle with centralised power and funding crises, Newcastle is charting a different course-but questions remain about whether it can sustain momentum.

Discover how Newcastle's coworking spaces are evolving with AI integration and hybrid work solutions. Explore upcoming expansions in Quayside and Grainger Town.

While London dominates UK startup headlines, Newcastle is quietly building something different-and investors are starting to notice.
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