Prominent Hill Mine, South Australia: Working There
BHP runs Prominent Hill mine, a copper mine in South 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
- BHPSource: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au))
- State
- South Australia
- Location
- -29.7200, 135.5749 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Copper, silver and gold mine in north-west South Australia, about 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Open pit mine with two underground mines, Malu and Ankata, accessed through the pit.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
Getting there
Prominent Hill Airport is a private airport serving the mine, with FIFO charter flights to Adelaide.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Accommodation
The development included a permanent village to accommodate the workforce.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026BHP careers
Current rolesState jobs guide
Mining jobs in SA
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.
- BHP induction
What the BHP site induction covers.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- Peculiar KnobIron ore, about 24 km away in a straight line
- BuzzardIron ore, about 51 km away in a straight line
- Olympic DamCopper, gold and uranium, about 150 km away in a straight line
- CarrapateenaCopper, about 250 km away in a straight line
- Myrtle SpringsMagnesium, about 267 km away in a straight line
- Jacinth-AmbrosiaMineral sands, about 348 km away in a straight line
Prominent Hill questions answered
Who operates Prominent Hill mine?
BHP operates Prominent Hill mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Prominent Hill mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Prominent Hill mine under copper (GA group: Base metals - Cu (Zn, Pb, Mo, Ag, Au)).
Where is Prominent Hill mine?
Prominent Hill mine is in South Australia, at about -29.720, 135.575 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do workers get to Prominent Hill mine?
Prominent Hill Airport is a private airport serving the mine, with FIFO charter flights to Adelaide.
Where do workers stay at Prominent Hill mine?
The development included a permanent village to accommodate the workforce.
How do I apply for jobs at Prominent Hill mine?
Roles at Prominent Hill mine are listed on the BHP 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 SA
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.