Penny Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Ramelius Resources runs Penny mine, a gold and silver 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
- Ramelius ResourcesSource: Ramelius Resources, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag)
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -28.8524, 118.8064 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- rameliusresources.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Penny is a Ramelius underground gold mine about 150 km south-east of Mt Magnet and 550 km north-east of Perth.
Source: Ramelius Resources, checked 24 October 2026Penny ore is hauled to the Mt Magnet processing plant.
Source: Ramelius Resources, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Penny mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Ramelius Resources 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
- Mount MagnetGold and silver, about 133 km away in a straight line
- WindarlingIron ore, about 136 km away in a straight line
- CueGold and silver, about 160 km away in a straight line
- Mount IdaGold and silver, about 165 km away in a straight line
- Great FingallGold and silver, about 181 km away in a straight line
- Golden GroveCopper, about 182 km away in a straight line
Penny questions answered
Who operates Penny mine?
Ramelius Resources operates Penny mine, according to Ramelius Resources (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Penny mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Penny mine under gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag).
Where is Penny mine?
Penny mine is in Western Australia, at about -28.852, 118.806 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Penny mine?
Roles at Penny mine are listed on the Ramelius Resources 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.