Ernest Henry Mine, Queensland: Working There
Evolution Mining runs Ernest Henry mine, a copper 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
- Evolution MiningSource: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au))
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -20.4398, 140.7028 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- evolutionmining.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Underground copper-gold mine, 100% owned and operated by Evolution, 38 km north-east of Cloncurry.
Source: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026Open pit mining began in 1998 and underground sub-level caving in 2011.
Source: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026Working there
Work pattern
Workforce is residential in Cloncurry, drive-in drive-out from Mount Isa, and fly-in fly-out from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns, with village accommodation for commuters.
Source: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026Evolution Mining 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
- Dugald RiverZinc and lead, about 61 km away in a straight line
- EloiseZinc and lead, about 64 km away in a straight line
- George FisherZinc and lead, about 129 km away in a straight line
- Mount IsaZinc and lead, about 131 km away in a straight line
- CanningtonZinc and lead, about 160 km away in a straight line
- AnthillCopper, about 167 km away in a straight line
Ernest Henry questions answered
Who operates Ernest Henry mine?
Evolution Mining operates Ernest Henry mine, according to Evolution Mining (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Ernest Henry mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Ernest Henry mine under copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au)).
Where is Ernest Henry mine?
Ernest Henry mine is in Queensland, at about -20.440, 140.703 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
What roster does Ernest Henry mine work?
Workforce is residential in Cloncurry, drive-in drive-out from Mount Isa, and fly-in fly-out from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns, with village accommodation for commuters.
How do I apply for jobs at Ernest Henry mine?
Roles at Ernest Henry 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.
- 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.