Hope Downs 1 Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Rio Tinto runs Hope Downs 1 mine, an iron ore mine in Western Australia. 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
- Rio TintoSource: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -22.9469, 119.1229 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- riotinto.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Hope Downs 1 is an iron ore mine about 100 km north-west of Newman in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Source: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026Hope Downs is a joint venture between Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting.
Source: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Hope Downs 1 mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Rio Tinto careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Newman, WAState jobs guide
Mining jobs in WA
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.
- Rio Tinto induction
What the Rio Tinto site induction covers.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- Baby HopeIron ore, about 10 km away in a straight line
- Mining Area CIron ore, about 16 km away in a straight line
- WonmunnaIron ore, about 21 km away in a straight line
- South FlankIron ore, about 21 km away in a straight line
- YandicooginaIron ore, about 22 km away in a straight line
- YandiIron ore, about 26 km away in a straight line
Hope Downs 1 questions answered
Who operates Hope Downs 1 mine?
Rio Tinto operates Hope Downs 1 mine, according to Rio Tinto (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Hope Downs 1 mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Hope Downs 1 mine under iron ore.
Where is Hope Downs 1 mine?
Hope Downs 1 mine is in Western Australia, at about -22.947, 119.123 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Hope Downs 1 mine?
Roles at Hope Downs 1 mine are listed on the Rio Tinto 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.
- Newman town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- Mining jobs in WA
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.