Mining Area C Mine, Western Australia: Working There
BHP runs Mining Area C 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
- BHPSource: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -22.9282, 118.9643 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Mining Area C is a BHP surface iron ore mine about 92 km west-north-west of Newman.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Mining Area C opened in October 2003 and is in the Shire of East Pilbara.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Mining Area C mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
BHP 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.
- BHP induction
What the BHP site induction covers.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- South FlankIron ore, about 9 km away in a straight line
- Baby HopeIron ore, about 14 km away in a straight line
- Hope Downs 1Iron ore, about 16 km away in a straight line
- YandiIron ore, about 23 km away in a straight line
- WonmunnaIron ore, about 23 km away in a straight line
- YandicooginaIron ore, about 31 km away in a straight line
Mining Area C questions answered
Who operates Mining Area C mine?
BHP operates Mining Area C mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Mining Area C mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Mining Area C mine under iron ore.
Where is Mining Area C mine?
Mining Area C mine is in Western Australia, at about -22.928, 118.964 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Mining Area C mine?
Roles at Mining Area C mine are listed on the BHP 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.