Lucky Bay Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Australian Garnet runs Lucky Bay mine, a mineral sands 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
- Australian GarnetSource: Australian Garnet, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Mineral sands (GA group: Heavy mineral sands - Ti, Zr)
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -28.0294, 114.1831 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- australiangarnet.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Lucky Bay Project is operated by Australian Garnet.
Source: Australian Garnet, checked 24 October 2026Status
Lucky Bay Project transitioned to care and maintenance, effective 1 July 2026.
Source: Australian Garnet, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Lucky Bay mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Australian Garnet 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
- DeflectorCopper, about 226 km away in a straight line
- Golden GroveCopper, about 282 km away in a straight line
- KararaIron ore, about 284 km away in a straight line
- ShineIron ore, about 284 km away in a straight line
- RothsayGold and silver, about 297 km away in a straight line
- AtlasMineral sands, about 297 km away in a straight line
Lucky Bay questions answered
Who operates Lucky Bay mine?
Australian Garnet operates Lucky Bay mine, according to Australian Garnet (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Lucky Bay mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Lucky Bay mine under mineral sands (GA group: Heavy mineral sands - Ti, Zr).
Where is Lucky Bay mine?
Lucky Bay mine is in Western Australia, at about -28.029, 114.183 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Lucky Bay mine?
Roles at Lucky Bay mine are listed on the Australian Garnet 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.