Nova-Bollinger Mine, Western Australia: Working There
IGO runs Nova-Bollinger mine, a nickel 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
- IGOSource: IGO, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Nickel (GA group: Battery/alloy metals - Ni (Co, Cu, PGE, Sc))
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -31.8199, 123.1924 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- igo.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Nova is an IGO nickel operation in the Fraser Range, about 160 km east-north-east of Norseman.
Source: IGO, checked 24 October 2026Status
Nova is expected to reach end of life by late 2026, with a binding agreement to divest to Global Lithium Resources targeted for 30 November 2026.
Source: IGO, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Nova-Bollinger mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
IGO 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
- Lake CowanGold and silver, about 124 km away in a straight line
- Santa ComplexGold and silver, about 127 km away in a straight line
- Princess RoyalGold and silver, about 135 km away in a straight line
- Hamlet NorthGold and silver, about 139 km away in a straight line
- Two BoysGold and silver, about 139 km away in a straight line
- OKGold and silver, about 140 km away in a straight line
Nova-Bollinger questions answered
Who operates Nova-Bollinger mine?
IGO operates Nova-Bollinger mine, according to IGO (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Nova-Bollinger mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Nova-Bollinger mine under nickel (GA group: Battery/alloy metals - Ni (Co, Cu, PGE, Sc)).
Where is Nova-Bollinger mine?
Nova-Bollinger mine is in Western Australia, at about -31.820, 123.192 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Nova-Bollinger mine?
Roles at Nova-Bollinger mine are listed on the IGO 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.