Cloncurry, Queensland: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Cloncurry is in the North West Queensland area of Queensland. The ABS 2021 Census counted 3,167 people for the Suburbs and Localities (SAL). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- Queensland
- Region
- North West Queensland
- Population
- 3,167 people, Suburbs and Localities (SAL), median age 34ABS 2021 Census, geography: Cloncurry
- Main commodities
- Copper, Gold and Silver
- Council
- Cloncurry Shire Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Cloncurry
Evolution Mining's Ernest Henry is 38 km north-east of Cloncurry and produces copper, gold and silver. Evolution owns and operates it 100% using underground sub-level caving, with mine life until at least 2040. Evolution lists about 640 employees and 360 contractors. Open pit mining began in 1998, underground mining in 2011, and Evolution secured full ownership in 2022.
Source: Evolution Mining, Ernest Henry, checked 10 October 2026MMG's Dugald River is an underground zinc and lead mine 65 km north of Cloncurry, 100% owned by MMG Limited. MMG gives a mine life of more than 20 years and lists over 850 employees. Concentrate goes about 770 km by rail to the Port of Townsville. A solar farm began operating in April 2023.
Source: MMG, Dugald River, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Cloncurry
Cloncurry Airport
Cloncurry Shire Council describes Cloncurry Airport as a facility for fly-in fly-out worker transit servicing the critical minerals sector of North West Queensland. It also handles regular passenger services, aeromedical services, disaster response and general aviation. The council reports passenger numbers rising from 54,911 in 2019-20 to 82,893 in 2023-24.
Source: Cloncurry Shire Council, Cloncurry Aviation Precinct project, checked 10 October 2026We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Cloncurry
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
Evolution Mining
Evolution Mining careersMMG
MMG careers
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Cloncurry questions answered
How many people live in Cloncurry?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 3,167 people for Cloncurry, measured as a Suburbs and Localities (SAL). The median age was 34. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Cloncurry?
Main commodities: copper, gold and silver (Evolution Mining, Ernest Henry). Evolution Mining's Ernest Henry is 38 km north-east of Cloncurry and produces copper, gold and silver. Evolution owns and operates it 100% using underground sub-level caving, with mine life until at least 2040. Evolution lists about 640 employees and 360 contractors. Open pit mining began in 1998, underground mining in 2011, and Evolution secured full ownership in 2022.
Can you fly to Cloncurry?
Cloncurry Shire Council describes Cloncurry Airport as a facility for fly-in fly-out worker transit servicing the critical minerals sector of North West Queensland. It also handles regular passenger services, aeromedical services, disaster response and general aviation. The council reports passenger numbers rising from 54,911 in 2019-20 to 82,893 in 2023-24.
Which council covers Cloncurry?
Cloncurry is in Queensland. The council is Cloncurry Shire Council.
Which mining companies hire around Cloncurry?
The operator pages cited above name Evolution Mining and MMG. Apply through their careers pages, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.