Cannington Mine, Queensland: Working There
South32 runs Cannington mine, a zinc and lead mine in Queensland. 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
- South32Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag))
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -21.8658, 140.9199 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- south32.net
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Underground silver, lead and zinc mine in McKinlay Shire, north-west Queensland, about 200 km south-east of Mount Isa.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026BHP discovered the deposit in 1990 and underground mining began in 1997. The mine was later transferred to South32 in the BHP demerger.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Cannington mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
South32 careers
Current rolesState jobs guide
Mining jobs in Queensland
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
- Phosphate HillPhosphate and potash, about 98 km away in a straight line
- EloiseZinc and lead, about 102 km away in a straight line
- Ernest HenryCopper, about 160 km away in a straight line
- ArdmorePhosphate and potash, about 170 km away in a straight line
- Dugald RiverZinc and lead, about 196 km away in a straight line
- Mount IsaZinc and lead, about 196 km away in a straight line
Cannington questions answered
Who operates Cannington mine?
South32 operates Cannington mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Cannington mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Cannington mine under zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag)).
Where is Cannington mine?
Cannington mine is in Queensland, at about -21.866, 140.920 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Cannington mine?
Roles at Cannington mine are listed on the South32 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.
- Mining jobs in Queensland
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.