Peak Mines, New South Wales: Working There
Aurelia Metals runs Peak Mines, 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
- Aurelia MetalsSource: Aurelia Metals, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au))
- State
- New South Wales
- Location
- -31.5539, 145.8691 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- aureliametals.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Underground mining operation south of Cobar in the northern Cobar Basin, wholly owned by Aurelia Metals, with two underground mines and a processing plant.
Source: Aurelia Metals, checked 24 October 2026The two underground mines are Peak South and New Cobar.
Source: Aurelia Metals, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Peak Mines, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Aurelia Metals careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Cobar, NSWState 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
- Great CobarCopper, about 7 km away in a straight line
- CobarCopper, about 18 km away in a straight line
- EndeavorZinc and lead, about 48 km away in a straight line
- TrittonCopper, about 83 km away in a straight line
- FederationCopper, about 83 km away in a straight line
- Avoca TankCopper, about 100 km away in a straight line
Peak Mines questions answered
Who operates Peak Mines?
Aurelia Metals operates Peak Mines, according to Aurelia Metals (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Peak Mines produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Peak Mines under copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au)).
Where is Peak Mines?
Peak Mines is in New South Wales, at about -31.554, 145.869 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Peak Mines?
Roles at Peak Mines are listed on the Aurelia Metals 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.
- Cobar town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- 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.