Cowal Mine, New South Wales: Working There
Evolution Mining runs Cowal mine, a gold and silver 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
- Evolution MiningSource: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag)
- State
- New South Wales
- Location
- -33.6369, 147.4067 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- evolutionmining.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Cowal is an open pit and underground gold mine 40 km north-east of West Wyalong, wholly owned and operated by Evolution.
Source: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026Evolution has operated Cowal since 2015.
Source: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026Working there
Accommodation
Evolution accommodation may be available in West Wyalong.
Source: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026Evolution Mining careers
Current rolesState 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
- ThuddungraMagnesium, about 84 km away in a straight line
- ArdlethanTin and tungsten, about 93 km away in a straight line
- NorthparkesCopper, about 100 km away in a straight line
- Mineral HillCopper, about 124 km away in a straight line
- TomingleyGold and silver, about 139 km away in a straight line
- Cadia EastCopper, about 150 km away in a straight line
Cowal questions answered
Who operates Cowal mine?
Evolution Mining operates Cowal mine, according to Evolution Mining (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Cowal mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Cowal mine under gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag).
Where is Cowal mine?
Cowal mine is in New South Wales, at about -33.637, 147.407 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
What roster does Cowal mine work?
Cowal is a residential mine site.
Where do workers stay at Cowal mine?
Evolution accommodation may be available in West Wyalong.
How do I apply for jobs at Cowal mine?
Roles at Cowal mine are listed on the Evolution Mining 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 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.