Australian iron magnate world’s richest woman
Country’s booming iron-ore industry pushes Gina Rinehart’s net worth to nearly $30bn.
Published On 25 May 2012
The wealthiest woman in Australia has recently become the wealthiest woman in the world.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s fortune has reached a net worth of $29b, thanks in part to her iron-ore company becoming a stand-out player in Australia’s booming mining sector.
As the price of iron-ore has shot up, so has Rinehart’s wealth.
Andrew Thomas reports from Australia.
Source: Al Jazeera