In the Media – The West Australian Newspaper 02/2026

In February 2026 our resident Shiftboss, Andrew and the pleasure of being part of a story with The West Australian that focussed on the exceptional career opportunities afforded to Jumbo Operators in the Australian hardrock underground mining industry. 

With salaries in the $500k per annum range and only working 23 weeks a year (figures confirmed by leading underground contractors), top tier Operators are certainly making the big dollars in today’s modern day gold mining boom.

This is an example of what new starters can aspire to if they choose to make a career out of underground mining.

TAKE A READ HERE:  The West Australian February 2026