Watch: Gina Rinehart's Gold Rush

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting is delving into Ecuador's mineral wealth through its subsidiary Hanrine, aiming to exploit significant mineral deposits in rural areas. This move highlights Rinehart's ongoing global mining expansion and raises questions about the environmental and social impacts on local communities. Given Rinehart's substantial influence in Australia's mining sector, this venture could have broader implications for international mining practices and resource management.