Robe River-Mesa A Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Rio Tinto runs Robe River-Mesa A mine, an iron ore 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
- Rio TintoSource: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -21.6632, 115.8306 View on OpenStreetMap
- Also known as
- Mesa A
- Official page
- riotinto.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
One of two iron ore mining sites in Rio Tinto's Robe Valley operation, close to Pannawonica in the Pilbara.
Source: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026Open-pit iron ore mine about 50km west of Pannawonica in the Shire of Ashburton.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Robe River-Mesa A mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Rio Tinto 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.
- Rio Tinto induction
What the Rio Tinto site induction covers.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- Robe River-Mesa JIron ore, about 44 km away in a straight line
- OnslowIron ore, about 61 km away in a straight line
- Sino IronIron ore, about 73 km away in a straight line
- PaulsensGold and silver, about 110 km away in a straight line
- EliwanaIron ore, about 138 km away in a straight line
- SilvergrassIron ore, about 168 km away in a straight line
Robe River-Mesa A questions answered
Who operates Robe River-Mesa A mine?
Rio Tinto operates Robe River-Mesa A mine, according to Rio Tinto (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Robe River-Mesa A mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Robe River-Mesa A mine under iron ore.
Where is Robe River-Mesa A mine?
Robe River-Mesa A mine is in Western Australia, at about -21.663, 115.831 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Robe River-Mesa A mine?
Roles at Robe River-Mesa A mine are listed on the Rio Tinto 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.