Cadia East Mine, New South Wales: Working There
Newmont runs Cadia East mine, a copper 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
- NewmontSource: Newmont, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au))
- State
- New South Wales
- Location
- -33.4650, 149.0123 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- operations.newmont.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Cadia is an underground panel caving operation in the Central West of New South Wales, about 25 km from Orange.
Source: Newmont, checked 24 October 2026Cadia East began commercial production in 2013 using large-scale panel caving.
Source: Newmont, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Cadia East mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Newmont careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Orange, 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
- InvincibleCoal, about 96 km away in a straight line
- AirlyCoal, about 101 km away in a straight line
- SpringvaleCoal, about 102 km away in a straight line
- NorthparkesCopper, about 109 km away in a straight line
- ClarenceCoal, about 115 km away in a straight line
- ThuddungraMagnesium, about 119 km away in a straight line
Cadia East questions answered
Who operates Cadia East mine?
Newmont operates Cadia East mine, according to Newmont (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Cadia East mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Cadia East mine under copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au)).
Where is Cadia East mine?
Cadia East mine is in New South Wales, at about -33.465, 149.012 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Cadia East mine?
Roles at Cadia East mine are listed on the Newmont 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.
- Orange 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.