Wodgina Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Mineral Resources runs Wodgina mine, a lithium 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
- Mineral ResourcesSource: mineralresources.com.au, checked 23 October 2026
- Commodity
- Lithium (GA group: Battery/alloy metals - Li, Ta)
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -21.1746, 118.6764 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- mineralresources.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Open-pit lithium mine located 90 kilometres south of Port Hedland.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026The lithium operation is a 50:50 joint venture between Mineral Resources and Albemarle.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Wodgina mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Mineral Resources careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Port Hedland, WAState 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
- PilgangooraLithium, about 25 km away in a straight line
- Iron BridgeIron ore, about 40 km away in a straight line
- Mount WebberIron ore, about 75 km away in a straight line
- Miralga CreekIron ore, about 81 km away in a straight line
- Sanjiv RidgeIron ore, about 108 km away in a straight line
- FiretailIron ore, about 130 km away in a straight line
Wodgina questions answered
Who operates Wodgina mine?
Mineral Resources operates Wodgina mine, according to mineralresources.com.au (checked 23 October 2026).
What does Wodgina mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Wodgina mine under lithium (GA group: Battery/alloy metals - Li, Ta).
Where is Wodgina mine?
Wodgina mine is in Western Australia, at about -21.175, 118.676 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Wodgina mine?
Roles at Wodgina mine are listed on the Mineral 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.
- Port Hedland town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- 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.