Karlawinda Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Capricorn Metals runs Karlawinda mine, a gold and silver 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
- Capricorn MetalsSource: Capricorn Metals, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag)
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -23.7646, 120.0997 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- capmetals.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Karlawinda is a gold mine about 65 km south-east of Newman in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Source: Capricorn Metals, checked 24 October 2026Karlawinda has been operating since June 2021.
Source: Capricorn Metals, checked 24 October 2026Mining uses conventional open pit truck and shovel methods.
Source: capmetals.com.au, checked 23 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Karlawinda mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Capricorn Metals 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.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- JimblebarIron ore, about 43 km away in a straight line
- Newman EastIron ore, about 58 km away in a straight line
- Newman WestIron ore, about 63 km away in a straight line
- Hope Downs 4Iron ore, about 87 km away in a straight line
- WonmunnaIron ore, about 129 km away in a straight line
- Roy HillIron ore, about 134 km away in a straight line
Karlawinda questions answered
Who operates Karlawinda mine?
Capricorn Metals operates Karlawinda mine, according to Capricorn Metals (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Karlawinda mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Karlawinda mine under gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag).
Where is Karlawinda mine?
Karlawinda mine is in Western Australia, at about -23.765, 120.100 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Karlawinda mine?
Roles at Karlawinda mine are listed on the Capricorn Metals 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.