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PLS (Pilbara Minerals)
The operator of Pilgangoora, a large hard-rock lithium mining and processing operation near Port Hedland producing spodumene concentrate.
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Pilgangoora · Pilbara, Western Australia
PLS's Australian mining footprint is centred on one large operating asset: Pilgangoora. The company also has overseas and downstream interests, but they are not presented here as Australian mines.
This independent summary does not imply affiliation with the operator. Operational status, ownership and mine plans can change; follow the linked company sources for current detail.
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2 Australian operations, mapped in plain English.
Operating mines are separated from development, care-and-maintenance and rehabilitation assets. Status and mine plans can change, so each profile links to the operator's current record.
Location140 km south-east of Port Hedland, Pilbara, WA
Pilgangoora Operation
PLS's 100%-owned flagship operation mines lithium-bearing pegmatite and produces spodumene concentrate. First production was achieved in 2018, and PLS reports a long-life operation with capacity built around the Pilgan and Ngungaju plants.
- Mine type
- Open cut · hard-rock lithium
- Operating system
- Open-cut mining feeds crushing, screening and sensor-based ore sorting before concentration. Covered road haulage moves product to Port Hedland storage and export facilities.
- Workforce lens
- FIFO mining, processing, laboratory, metallurgy, fixed and mobile maintenance, road-haulage, village and supply-chain roles support the single integrated site.
LocationApproximately 80 km south-south-east of Port Hedland, Pilbara, WA
Lynas Find Project
A proposed small-scale mine with a waste-rock landform and supporting infrastructure. It is a separate project from the producing Pilgangoora operation and should not be treated as an operating site.
- Mine type
- Proposed small open pit
- Operating system
- The proposed development remains subject to its project scope, environmental controls and company execution decisions.
- Workforce lens
- Approvals, environment, heritage, studies and early works are more relevant before any future construction or production crew demand.
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Lithium mine to conversion
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Roles across the operating chain.
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Mining operatorsProcess operatorsMetallurgistsLaboratory techniciansElectriciansMechanical fittersBoilermakersHD fittersRoad-train driversMaintenance plannersGeologistsPort logistics
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Checked 30 August 2026. Company pages and mine plans change; these links are the current primary reference points.
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