Ashton Mine, New South Wales: Working There
Ashton Coal Operations Limited runs Ashton mine, a coal mine in New South Wales. This page covers the site, what working there involves and what to sort out before you go. Every fact links to its source.
Last checked 24 October 2026. Mines change owners, rosters and travel arrangements, so confirm with the operator before you plan anything.
The site
- Operator
- Ashton Coal Operations LimitedSource: Yancoal, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- New South Wales
- Location
- -32.4667, 151.0790 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- yancoal.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Ashton is an underground coal mine 14 km north-west of Singleton, run by Ashton Coal Operations Limited.
Source: Yancoal, checked 24 October 2026Status
Yancoal told workers in 2026 that Ashton will close in January 2028 because of geological issues, with redundancies staged.
Source: Newcastle Herald, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Ashton mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Ashton Coal Operations Limited careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Singleton, NSWState jobs guide
Mining jobs in NSW
Contractors fill many site roles. See FIFO jobs: where to apply and mining recruitment agencies.
Prepare
- FIFO packing list
PPE, workwear, travel day and camp gear for your first swing.
- Life in a FIFO camp
Rooms, meals, rules and what to expect after shift.
- White Card
The construction induction most sites ask for before day one.
- Ticket planner
Pick a role and see which tickets to get first.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- GlendellCoal, about 2 km away in a straight line
- Rix's Creek NorthCoal, about 5 km away in a straight line
- Ravensworth EastCoal, about 7 km away in a straight line
- Rix's CreekCoal, about 8 km away in a straight line
- RavensworthCoal, about 8 km away in a straight line
- Mount OwenCoal, about 9 km away in a straight line
Ashton questions answered
Who operates Ashton mine?
Ashton Coal Operations Limited operates Ashton mine, according to Yancoal (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Ashton mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Ashton mine under coal.
Where is Ashton mine?
Ashton mine is in New South Wales, at about -32.467, 151.079 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Ashton mine?
Roles at Ashton mine are listed on the Ashton Coal Operations Limited careers page. Contractors also hire for most sites, so check the job boards too.
Where to next
- All mine sites
Map of every operating mine in Australia.
- Singleton town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- Mining jobs in NSW
Employers, regions and how to get started.
- FIFO jobs
Where to find and apply for FIFO roles.
Mine location and commodity group: © Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia) 2026, CC BY 4.0. State outlines: Natural Earth.