Jimblebar is an iron ore mine in the Pilbara region, operated by BHP as part of its Western Australian Iron Ore operations.
Commodity
Iron ore
Owner
BHP
Operator
BHP
Operating Status
operating
Mining Method
Open pit
History
Jimblebar is a BHP iron ore operation in the Pilbara, approximately 40km east of Newman. It began production in 2013 as a standalone operation but is now integrated into BHP's Newman Hub alongside Mount Whaleback and other orebodies. The mine was notable for being one of BHP's first operations to deploy autonomous haul trucks.
Why It's Iconic
Jimblebar is a key BHP iron ore operation in the Pilbara and incorporates autonomous haulage technology.
Scale and Production
Jimblebar contributes to BHP's Newman Hub production of approximately 75 million tonnes per annum. The mine has been a key site for BHP's autonomous haulage deployment.
Equipment
Technology and Autonomous Systems
Processing Infrastructure
Ore is crushed and screened on site before being transported by rail to Port Hedland. Jimblebar is integrated into BHP's Newman Hub processing and logistics infrastructure.
Workforce
Part of BHP's broader Newman workforce, with a mix of FIFO from Perth and residential workers in Newman.
Common Roles
Common Rosters
Major Milestones
- 2013: First production
- 2017: Autonomous haulage deployed
- Ongoing: Integrated into BHP's Newman Hub
Interesting Facts
- One of BHP's first sites to deploy autonomous haul trucks
- Located approximately 40km from Newman
- Part of the broader Newman Hub alongside Mount Whaleback
- Demonstrated BHP's commitment to autonomous mining technology
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