Thunderbox Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Northern Star Resources runs Thunderbox 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
- Northern Star ResourcesSource: Northern Star Resources, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag)
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -28.1920, 121.0054 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- nsrltd.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Open pit and underground gold operation 45km southeast of Leinster.
Source: Northern Star Resources, checked 24 October 2026Commercial gold production began in 2016.
Source: Northern Star Resources, checked 24 October 2026Working there
Work pattern
Northern Star lists FIFO as the employment type for Thunderbox Operations.
Source: Northern Star Resources, checked 24 October 2026Northern Star 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
- Otto BoreGold and silver, about 9 km away in a straight line
- DarlotGold and silver, about 43 km away in a straight line
- AgnewGold and silver, about 53 km away in a straight line
- King of the HillsGold and silver, about 56 km away in a straight line
- HubGold and silver, about 62 km away in a straight line
- BellevueGold and silver, about 76 km away in a straight line
Thunderbox questions answered
Who operates Thunderbox mine?
Northern Star Resources operates Thunderbox mine, according to Northern Star Resources (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Thunderbox mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Thunderbox mine under gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag).
Where is Thunderbox mine?
Thunderbox mine is in Western Australia, at about -28.192, 121.005 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
What roster does Thunderbox mine work?
Northern Star lists FIFO as the employment type for Thunderbox Operations.
How do I apply for jobs at Thunderbox mine?
Roles at Thunderbox mine are listed on the Northern Star 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.