Koolyanobbing Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Mineral Resources runs Koolyanobbing 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
- Mineral ResourcesSource: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -30.8336, 119.5380 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Koolyanobbing is an iron ore mine about 54 km north-north-east of Southern Cross in Western Australia.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Status
Mineral Resources announced closure of Koolyanobbing in June 2024 and the last train ran in December 2024.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Koolyanobbing mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Mineral Resources careers
Current rolesState 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
- AchillesGold and silver, about 54 km away in a straight line
- CarinaIron ore, about 61 km away in a straight line
- Marvel Loch-JaccolettiGold and silver, about 70 km away in a straight line
- Pakastani-Vintage CorpGold and silver, about 80 km away in a straight line
- Parker RangeIron ore, about 88 km away in a straight line
- WindarlingIron ore, about 95 km away in a straight line
Koolyanobbing questions answered
Who operates Koolyanobbing mine?
Mineral Resources operates Koolyanobbing mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Koolyanobbing mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Koolyanobbing mine under iron ore.
Where is Koolyanobbing mine?
Koolyanobbing mine is in Western Australia, at about -30.834, 119.538 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Koolyanobbing mine?
Roles at Koolyanobbing mine are listed on the Mineral Resources 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 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.