Kanmantoo Mine, South Australia: Working There
Kantra Copper runs Kanmantoo mine, a copper mine in South 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
- Kantra CopperSource: Kantra Copper, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au))
- State
- South Australia
- Location
- -35.0919, 139.0054 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- kantra.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Underground copper mine in South Australia, operated by Kantra Copper, formerly Hillgrove Resources.
Source: Kantra Copper, checked 24 October 2026Underground mining began in May 2023, after open pit mining from about 2010 to 2020.
Source: Kantra Copper, checked 24 October 2026Working there
Work pattern
Kantra says its workforce is mostly local, with over 95% living locally.
Source: Kantra Copper, checked 24 October 2026Kantra Copper careers
Current rolesState jobs guide
Mining jobs in SA
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
- Tom'sPhosphate and potash, about 81 km away in a straight line
- MindarieMineral sands, about 116 km away in a straight line
- AgricolaMagnesium, about 136 km away in a straight line
- Catford's CutPhosphate and potash, about 241 km away in a straight line
- South Middleback RangesIron ore, about 266 km away in a straight line
- Iron BaronIron ore, about 289 km away in a straight line
Kanmantoo questions answered
Who operates Kanmantoo mine?
Kantra Copper operates Kanmantoo mine, according to Kantra Copper (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Kanmantoo mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Kanmantoo mine under copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au)).
Where is Kanmantoo mine?
Kanmantoo mine is in South Australia, at about -35.092, 139.005 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
What roster does Kanmantoo mine work?
Kantra says its workforce is mostly local, with over 95% living locally.
How do I apply for jobs at Kanmantoo mine?
Roles at Kanmantoo mine are listed on the Kantra Copper 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 SA
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.