A vision of a century of mining together.
Northparkes celebrates 30 years of operations in 2024 and is known for its use of innovative technology and committed people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open-pit mining. Northparkes was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. The team is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.
Established, long-life copper-gold asset.
Significant upside potential.
Our current Environmental Assessment allows operations until 2032 and our vision is to operate for ‘A century of mining together’.
In 2015, the E48 Lift 1 Block Cave Mine became one of the world’s most automated undeground mines. The E48 Block Cave finished in December 2023 and the team is now working to switch the automation system over to our E26 Lift 1 North Block Cave. Despite the most recent operations at Northparkes being underground, two new open cut mines, E31 North and E31 South, began in 2023 to extract ore closer to the surface.
Fast facts
+ Employees
23,000 – 27,000
FY25 copper production guidance (t)
Mine life
- 300km west of Sydney
- 27km north-west of Parkes
- Producing: Copper and gold
- Underground, open pit, processing and maintenance
- Analytical facility with a XRD (x-ray diffraction) laboratory
- Automated mineralogy laboratory
- Owner-operator
- Residential
- Traditional owners: Upper Bogan River Wiradjuri people
Our Northparkes community
Our Northparkes Operations is located in the Parkes Local Government Area on the traditional lands of the Upper Bogan Wiradjuri people.
Our strong community support includes:
Local focus
Northparkes has operated for 30 years and during that time has had a strong focus on local employment. 91% of our employees reside across the Central West region. Being a residential mine site, means many of our people live in and are connected to the community in which we operate.
We have an ongoing, strong relationship with our Traditional Owners and our Wiradjuri Executive Committee meets on a quarterly basis. 8% of our employees identify as Indigenous.
Proud to support
Northparkes invests in the future of our community through meaningful partnerships. The Northparkes Community Investment Program awards a total of $100,000 to successful applicants each year. In addition to the Community Investment Program, we have committed to several long-term community partnerships.
- Parkes Grants Officer and Aboriginal Project Officer roles
- Project Sprouts
- Parkes Sports Grants and the Rising Star Grant
- Parkes Life Education
- Parkes Elvis Festival
- Parkes Agricultural Show
- Frost and Fire Festival
- Trundle ABBA Festival
Living and working at Northparkes
Northparkes is a residential site where we encourage you to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas. The majority of our employees reside in Parkes, Forbes and Peak Hill.
Transport
Northparkes is approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Parkes, 50 minutes’ drive from Forbes and 30 minutes’ drive from Peak Hill.
Accommodation and housing
Subject to availability, relocating employees may have the option of utilising Evolution accommodation. This may include a fully furnished transit accommodation for a period of up to six weeks. You also have the benefit of salary sacrificing your rental deductions.
Parkes
Overview
Parkes is located in the Central West region of NSW. There are usually two things that draw people to Parkes. First is ‘The Dish’, the giant radio telescope that played an integral role in the 1969 Moon landings. The second is the iconic Parkes Elvis Festival, an annual event that brings more than 25,000 people to town for five days of music, dancing and fun.
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Sport and recreation
Enjoy the unique events and festivals the region has to offer, including the internationally renowned Parkes Elvis Festival, the Trundle ABBA Festival, The Trundle Bushtucker Day and Forbes’ Frost and Fire Festival.
The Parkes Shire has a variety of parks and recreational facilities for the community to enjoy. Visit the Parkes Visitor Information Centre at the Henry Parkes Centre to learn more about the Parkes Region.
Education and childcare
With childcare, preschool, primary school and high school options, Parkes has many schooling options for children.
Medical and wellbeing
Parkes Hospital is part of the Lachlan Health Service. It has a 24/7 emergency department and inpatient beds, as well as community health services.
There are multiple medical practices located in the Parkes Region.
Forbes
Overview
Forbes has a population of just over 8,000 people, and the travel distance from our Northparkes Operation is approximately 50 minutes’ drive. Forbes is a mix of heritage buildings and contemporary public art creating an eclectic streetscape and attracting visitors from all corners of the world. The lake is the centerpiece of Forbes and the envy of communities across regional New South Wales
Forbes host a bi-annual ‘Welcome to Forbes’ event to welcome and support those new to the area.
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Peak Hill
Overview
Peak Hill has a population of just over 700 people, and the travel distance from our Northparkes Operations is approximately 30 minutes’ drive. A historic, goldmining town in the Central West region of NSW, it is now known for its antiques and arts and crafts, as well as its heritage open-cut gold mine.
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Contact info
Level 24
175 Liverpool Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
evolutionmining.com
Phone: +61 2 9696 2900
Fax: +61 2 9696 2901