Western Australian Supreme Court

Gina Rinehart's son, John Hancock, expresses a desire to reunite their family after a court ruling addressed ownership disputes over mines and companies. The Western Australian Supreme Court ruled that ownership claims should be resolved through separate proceedings.

A court in Perth will determine if Gina Rinehart must share profits from Hancock Prospecting's iron ore projects with the family of her late father's business partner. The verdict could result in Rinehart losing billions and her status as Australia's wealthiest person.