Mount Isa Mine, Queensland: Working There
Glencore runs Mount Isa mine, a zinc and lead mine in Queensland. 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
- GlencoreSource: Glencore, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag))
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -20.7247, 139.4780 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- glencore.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Mount Isa Mines, Glencore's base metals operation at Mount Isa, including mining, processing and smelting.
Source: Glencore, checked 24 October 2026Glencore's page notes copper smelter rebrick work started in May 2026.
Source: Glencore, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Mount Isa mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Glencore careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Mount Isa, QLDState jobs guide
Mining jobs in Queensland
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
- George FisherZinc and lead, about 17 km away in a straight line
- AnthillCopper, about 65 km away in a straight line
- Dugald RiverZinc and lead, about 88 km away in a straight line
- ArdmorePhosphate and potash, about 109 km away in a straight line
- Paradise SouthPhosphate and potash, about 114 km away in a straight line
- Lady LorettaZinc and lead, about 115 km away in a straight line
Mount Isa questions answered
Who operates Mount Isa mine?
Glencore operates Mount Isa mine, according to Glencore (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Mount Isa mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Mount Isa mine under zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag)).
Where is Mount Isa mine?
Mount Isa mine is in Queensland, at about -20.725, 139.478 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Mount Isa mine?
Roles at Mount Isa mine are listed on the 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.
- Mount Isa town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- Mining jobs in Queensland
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.