Northparkes Mine, New South Wales: Working There
Evolution Mining runs Northparkes mine, a copper mine in New South Wales. 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
- Evolution MiningSource: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au))
- State
- New South Wales
- Location
- -32.9135, 148.0498 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- evolutionmining.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Copper mine about 27 km north-west of Parkes, owned and operated by Evolution Mining with Sumitomo as 20% partner, using block caving and open pit.
Source: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026Operations started in 1994 and the mine is approved to 2032.
Source: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026Working there
Work pattern
Northparkes is a residential site. Most employees live in Parkes, Forbes or Peak Hill, a 30 to 50 minute drive.
Source: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026Accommodation
Evolution may offer accommodation, subject to availability, including furnished transit housing for up to six weeks.
Source: Evolution Mining, checked 24 October 2026Evolution Mining careers
Current rolesState jobs guide
Mining jobs in NSW
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
- TomingleyGold and silver, about 39 km away in a straight line
- CowalGold and silver, about 100 km away in a straight line
- Mineral HillCopper, about 106 km away in a straight line
- Cadia EastCopper, about 109 km away in a straight line
- ThuddungraMagnesium, about 140 km away in a straight line
- UlanCoal, about 176 km away in a straight line
Northparkes questions answered
Who operates Northparkes mine?
Evolution Mining operates Northparkes mine, according to Evolution Mining (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Northparkes mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Northparkes mine under copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au)).
Where is Northparkes mine?
Northparkes mine is in New South Wales, at about -32.913, 148.050 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
What roster does Northparkes mine work?
Northparkes is a residential site. Most employees live in Parkes, Forbes or Peak Hill, a 30 to 50 minute drive.
Where do workers stay at Northparkes mine?
Evolution may offer accommodation, subject to availability, including furnished transit housing for up to six weeks.
How do I apply for jobs at Northparkes mine?
Roles at Northparkes mine are listed on the Evolution Mining 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 NSW
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.