Wonmunna Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Mineral Resources runs Wonmunna 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
- Mineral ResourcesSource: Mining Technology, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -23.1229, 119.0497 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, owned by Mineral Resources.
Source: Mining Technology, checked 24 October 2026Mineral Resources acquired Wonmunna from AAMC in 2020, and production started in March 2021.
Source: Mining Technology, checked 24 October 2026Open-pit direct shipping iron ore mine about 80 km north-west of Newman.
Source: NS Energy, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Wonmunna mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Mineral Resources careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Newman, 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
- Baby HopeIron ore, about 12 km away in a straight line
- South FlankIron ore, about 19 km away in a straight line
- Hope Downs 1Iron ore, about 21 km away in a straight line
- Mining Area CIron ore, about 23 km away in a straight line
- West AngelasIron ore, about 28 km away in a straight line
- YandicooginaIron ore, about 43 km away in a straight line
Wonmunna questions answered
Who operates Wonmunna mine?
Mineral Resources operates Wonmunna mine, according to Mining Technology (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Wonmunna mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Wonmunna mine under iron ore.
Where is Wonmunna mine?
Wonmunna mine is in Western Australia, at about -23.123, 119.050 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Wonmunna mine?
Roles at Wonmunna 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.
- Newman 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.