McArthur River Mine, Northern Territory: Working There
McArthur River Mining (Glencore) runs McArthur River mine, a zinc and lead mine in Northern Territory. 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
- McArthur River Mining (Glencore)Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag))
- State
- Northern Territory
- Location
- -16.4360, 136.0985 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Zinc-lead mine near the Gulf of Carpentaria in the Northern Territory, about 70 km south-west of Borroloola.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026The mine began underground and has been converted to open cut.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at McArthur River mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
McArthur River Mining (Glencore) careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Borroloola, NTState jobs guide
Mining jobs in the NT
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
- Roper BarIron ore, about 179 km away in a straight line
- Groote EylandtManganese, about 274 km away in a straight line
- Roper RiverMineral sands, about 277 km away in a straight line
- Nobles NobGold and silver, about 411 km away in a straight line
- DhupumaBauxite, about 458 km away in a straight line
- GoveBauxite, about 471 km away in a straight line
McArthur River questions answered
Who operates McArthur River mine?
McArthur River Mining (Glencore) operates McArthur River mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does McArthur River mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists McArthur River mine under zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag)).
Where is McArthur River mine?
McArthur River mine is in Northern Territory, at about -16.436, 136.099 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at McArthur River mine?
Roles at McArthur River mine are listed on the McArthur River Mining (Glencore) 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.
- Borroloola town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- Mining jobs in the NT
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.