Hancock Prospecting Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1955

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

  • Investments
  • 37

Hancock Prospecting General Information

Description

Operator of a mining company intended to bring some of Australia's mineral resources and agricultural products to market. The company works on various projects in the field of mining, agriculture, and philanthropy and is also the owner of cattle stations in Australia.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • HPPL House
  • 28-42 Ventnor Avenue
  • West Perth, Western Australia 6005
  • Australia
+61 (08)
Primary Industry
Iron and Steel Mining
Other Industries
Other Metals, Minerals and Mining
Other Agriculture
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • HPPL House
  • 28-42 Ventnor Avenue
  • West Perth, Western Australia 6005
  • Australia
+61 (08)

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Hancock Prospecting Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA
Post-Val Status Debt

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Hancock Prospecting Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a mining company intended to bring some of Australia's mineral resources and agricultural products to market
Iron and Steel Mining
West Perth, Australia

Baar, Switzerland
 
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Hancock Prospecting Competitors (1)

One of Hancock Prospecting’s competitors is Glencore, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Baar, Switzerland.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Glencore Formerly PE-Backed Baar, Switzerland
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Hancock Prospecting Investments & Acquisitions (37)

Hancock Prospecting’s most recent deal was a PIPE with White Cliff Minerals for . The deal was made on 15-Sep-2026.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
White Cliff Minerals 15-Sep-2026 PIPE Multi-line Mining
Arafura Rare Earths 09-Jul-2026 PIPE Other Metals, Minerals and Mining
Lumitron Technologies 25-Jun-2026 Corporate Diagnostic Equipment
St George Mining 17-Jun-2026 PIPE Multi-line Mining
Mineral Exploration (Hancock Prospecting / Midana Exploration/Maaden) 29-Dec-2025 Joint Venture Other Metals, Minerals and Mining
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Hancock Prospecting Exits (3)

Hancock Prospecting’s most recent exit was on 02-Nov-2016 from Anglo American Crop Nutrients. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Anglo American Crop Nutrients 02-Nov-2016 Completed
  • 2 buyers
S.Kidman Clothing Co 09-Oct-2016 Completed
  • 2 buyers
SkyDrop Later Stage VC Completed
  • 14 buyers
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Hancock Prospecting Affiliates

Subsidiaries (5)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Gold Exploration Victoria Australia 2015
Roy Hill Holdings Perth Airport, Australia 2007
Atlas Iron Cloisters Square, Australia 2004
Riversdale Mining Chatswood, Australia 1986
Bannister Downs Dairy Northcliffe, Australia 1924

Hancock Prospecting FAQs

  • When was Hancock Prospecting founded?

    Hancock Prospecting was founded in 1955.

  • Where is Hancock Prospecting headquartered?

    Hancock Prospecting is headquartered in West Perth, Australia.

  • What industry is Hancock Prospecting in?

    Hancock Prospecting’s primary industry is Iron and Steel Mining.

  • Is Hancock Prospecting a private or public company?

    Hancock Prospecting is a Private company.

  • What is Hancock Prospecting’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Hancock Prospecting is .

  • Who are Hancock Prospecting’s competitors?

    Glencore is a competitor of Hancock Prospecting.

  • When was Hancock Prospecting acquired?

    Hancock Prospecting was acquired on 01-Jan-2022.

  • Who acquired Hancock Prospecting?

    Hancock Prospecting was acquired by Senex Energy.

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