Dugald River Mine, Queensland: Working There
MMG runs Dugald River 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
- MMGSource: MMG, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag))
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -20.2545, 140.1558 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- mmg.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Underground zinc and lead mine, 100% owned by MMG, about 65 km north of Cloncurry.
Source: MMG, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Dugald River mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
MMG careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Cloncurry, QLDState 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
- Ernest HenryCopper, about 61 km away in a straight line
- George FisherZinc and lead, about 79 km away in a straight line
- Mount IsaZinc and lead, about 88 km away in a straight line
- AnthillCopper, about 109 km away in a straight line
- EloiseZinc and lead, about 116 km away in a straight line
- Paradise SouthPhosphate and potash, about 122 km away in a straight line
Dugald River questions answered
Who operates Dugald River mine?
MMG operates Dugald River mine, according to MMG (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Dugald River mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Dugald River mine under zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag)).
Where is Dugald River mine?
Dugald River mine is in Queensland, at about -20.255, 140.156 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Dugald River mine?
Roles at Dugald River mine are listed on the MMG 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.
- Cloncurry town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- 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.