She’s the world’s richest woman and has dominated the headlines in the past year, but much of Gina Rinehart’s life remains a mystery.
She rarely gives interviews, refuses to talk about her personal life, and fights for suppression orders to keep her court dealings secret.
But a crack has appeared in the Rinehart mystique – her eldest daughter Bianca has given a candid interview about her childhood, revealing the trials and tribulations of growing up Rinehart.
These pictures show Gina’s transformation from pretty young heiress to international mining magnate.
Gina Rinehart.
Gina with her father Lang Hancock in the 1970s.
Gina and Lang.
Gina with a portrait of her father after his death in 1992.
Gina in 1992.
Gina took over Hancock Prospecting after her father’s death.
Gina has been married twice, to Milton Hayward and Frank Rinehart.
Gina has four children, John, Bianca, Hope and Ginia.
Her oldest three kids are taking legal action against her over their access to their trust fund.
Gina met the Queen in November 2012.
Gina became the world’s richest woman in 2012.
Gina Rinehart.
Gina in 2012.
Gina in Perth in 2012.
Gina’s oldest daughter Bianca in *Vogue* Australia. Photo by Stephen Ward.
Gina’s oldest daughter Bianca in Vogue Australia. Photo by Stephen Ward.
Bianca Rinehart in *Vogue* Australia. Photo by Stephen Ward.
Bianca Rinehart in Vogue Australia. Photo by Stephen Ward.
