Yandi Mine, Western Australia: Working There
BHP Western Australia Iron Ore runs Yandi 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
- BHP Western Australia Iron OreSource: BHP Form 6-K, FY2023, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -22.7326, 119.0237 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Iron ore mine in the Pilbara of Western Australia, run by BHP in a joint venture with Mitsui and ITOCHU.
Source: BHP Form 6-K, FY2023, checked 24 October 2026Yandi began producing in 1992.
Source: sec.gov, checked 23 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Yandi mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
BHP Western Australia Iron Ore 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.
- 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
- YandicooginaIron ore, about 20 km away in a straight line
- Gudai-DarriIron ore, about 22 km away in a straight line
- Mining Area CIron ore, about 23 km away in a straight line
- Hope Downs 1Iron ore, about 26 km away in a straight line
- Iron ValleyIron ore, about 30 km away in a straight line
- South FlankIron ore, about 31 km away in a straight line
Yandi questions answered
Who operates Yandi mine?
BHP Western Australia Iron Ore operates Yandi mine, according to BHP Form 6-K, FY2023 (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Yandi mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Yandi mine under iron ore.
Where is Yandi mine?
Yandi mine is in Western Australia, at about -22.733, 119.024 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Yandi mine?
Roles at Yandi mine are listed on the BHP Western Australia Iron Ore 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.