Groote Eylandt Mine, Northern Territory: Working There
South32 (GEMCO) runs Groote Eylandt mine, a manganese mine in Northern Territory. 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
- South32 (GEMCO)Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Manganese
- State
- Northern Territory
- Location
- -13.9922, 136.4455 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Manganese mine on Groote Eylandt, run by the Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO).
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026GEMCO has operated since 1964 and moved from BHP to South32 ownership in 2015.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
Accommodation
The town of Alyangula was built as a residence for mine workers in the late 1960s.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026South32 (GEMCO) careers
Current rolesState jobs guide
Mining jobs in the NT
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
- DhupumaBauxite, about 184 km away in a straight line
- Roper BarIron ore, about 194 km away in a straight line
- GoveBauxite, about 197 km away in a straight line
- McArthur RiverZinc and lead, about 274 km away in a straight line
- Roper RiverMineral sands, about 280 km away in a straight line
- Nobles NobGold and silver, about 676 km away in a straight line
Groote Eylandt questions answered
Who operates Groote Eylandt mine?
South32 (GEMCO) operates Groote Eylandt mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Groote Eylandt mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Groote Eylandt mine under manganese.
Where is Groote Eylandt mine?
Groote Eylandt mine is in Northern Territory, at about -13.992, 136.446 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
Where do workers stay at Groote Eylandt mine?
The town of Alyangula was built as a residence for mine workers in the late 1960s.
How do I apply for jobs at Groote Eylandt mine?
Roles at Groote Eylandt mine are listed on the South32 (GEMCO) 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 the NT
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.