Nyrstar Australia - Port Pirie

22/10/2026

Our Security and Emergency Superintendent, Chris Webb, details the transferrable skills linking his service in the Australian Defence Force with his work at our heavy industry operation. Read the full article in today's Port Pirie Recorder.

01/10/2026

Did Hip Photography snap you whilst you were at the 120th Nyrstar Smelters Picnic yesterday? 📸

Just days from Port Pirie’s 150th anniversary, this event felt a little more nostalgic than usual, particularly when considering this event has been occurring just about annually since 1903!

Thanks to the 10,000+ plus crowd for turning out and enjoying the fantastic day, and a big shoutout to the volunteer Port Pirie Smelters Picnic Inc Organising Committee for their efforts. Yesterday doesn’t happen for the masses without your passion and drive for community spirit.

The Smelters Picnic is such an important event for our site and our people. We all look forward to it every year, whether a part of the 20-strong crew volunteering in our marquee throughout the day, or attending with our family and friends.

19/08/2026

Applications for our 2027 Apprenticeship Program close this Sunday, 23 August.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.nyrstar.com/job/Port-Pirie-Nyrstar-Apprenticeship-Program-2027/1368223557/.

Ever thought about becoming an Electrician, Boilermaker or Mechanical Fitter?

We’re excited to have opened applications for our Apprenticeship Program intake in 2027!

Our esteemed Apprenticeship Program is your pathway to become a competent, confident and qualified Tradesperson as part of the team that has been refining lead, silver, zinc, critical metals and important by-products like sulphuric acid for over 136 years.

For more information and to apply, by Sunday 23 August, visit: https://jobs.nyrstar.com/job/Port-Pirie-Nyrstar-Apprenticeship-Program-2027/1368223557/.

11/08/2026

A great opportunity to once again participate in the annual Tactic - Connecting Regional Industry Conference and Trade Expo in Port Augusta at the end of July.

Our Local Business Priority Program is an important commitment for our site, with this event being a platform for our Procurement Team to engage with existing or prospective suppliers that are local to our operations. Thanks to Jarrad Davies, Darryl Jebb, Francine Combe, Jackie Maritz and Jo Bruce for representing us this year.

During the event, our General Manager, Darin Cooper, presented a business update detailing recent key works on-site. This included successful capability demonstration for the production of commercial Antimony metal, a new Sulphuric Acid Road Loading Station upgrade and, alongside Australian State and Federal Governments, progressing the feasibility studies to determine the requirements that will enable further critical metals production in Australia.

📸 Hip Photography

10/08/2026

03/08/2026

Are you a recent university graduate seeking your first opportunity in the resources industry?

We have three graduate positions now open for applications, with a start date in February 2027!

Our Graduate Program is structured over two years to develop your technical and interpersonal skills by getting involved with challenging assignments and projects, as well as leadership and personal development.

For more information and to apply, visit the following links.

Graduate Metallurgist (two roles): https://jobs.nyrstar.com/job/Graduate-Metallurgist/1368356757/.

Graduate Electrical Engineer (one role): https://jobs.nyrstar.com/job/Graduate-Electrical-Engineering/1368356457/.

03/08/2026

Ever thought about becoming an Electrician, Boilermaker or Mechanical Fitter?

We’re excited to have opened applications for our Apprenticeship Program intake in 2027!

Our esteemed Apprenticeship Program is your pathway to become a competent, confident and qualified Tradesperson as part of the team that has been refining lead, silver, zinc, critical metals and important by-products like sulphuric acid for over 136 years.

For more information and to apply, by Sunday 23 August, visit: https://jobs.nyrstar.com/job/Port-Pirie-Nyrstar-Apprenticeship-Program-2027/1368223557/.

27/07/2026

Our 2026 Long Service Awards Presentation Dinner was held this past Friday night at the Memorial Oval Function Centre.

This important annual tradition is an opportunity to recognise those who have reached a milestone as part of the vital role they play in the longevity of our operations.

A total of 28 recipients were awarded on the night across the 10, 25, 40 and 45-Years Service categories.

A shoutout to the Local, State and Federal Government representatives who were able to join us for this great celebration of our people, namely: Lawrence Ben MP - Assistant Minister for Steel, Copper, Critical Metals and Minerals, Geoff Brock MP - Independent State Member for Stuart, Tom Venning MP - Federal Member for Grey, Justin Hanson MLC and Alan Zubrinich, Deputy Mayor of Port Pirie Regional Council.

Thanks too, to a range of trusted local vendors who contribute each year to the event’s success: Flower Girls (Event Presentation), Fork & Cork (Catering), Automatic Print (Event Collateral), Hip Photography, Fossick Design, Steve McBride Acoustic and Dimeo.

A big congratulations again, to those recognised, and we look forward to sharing a full photo album from the night in coming weeks.

07/07/2026

For the fourth year in a row, we have proudly supported what has quickly become a fulfilling, annual NAIDOC Week tradition at Port Pirie West Primary School.

Nyrstar's sponsorship contributes to the printing of a school uniform polo shirt that features a meaningful Aboriginal art design on its back.

This year’s design outline - completed by local artist Tamika before Jordy in the school’s Aboriginal Education completed the design with input from the Pirie West community - highlights the pathway from primary to secondary education in Nukunu Country, with Port Pirie West Primary School at the centre.

The initiative, led by the school’s Aboriginal Education Officer, Danny Martin, has been instrumental in uplifting school attendance among Aboriginal students in the past five years, and fostering cultural connection and celebration in the school's community.

29/06/2026

Today we announced the appointment of Ms Wendy McMillan as Chief Executive Officer, Nyrstar Australia, at a pivotal time for our Australian business as we progress our metals modernisation program.

Ms McMillan is a highly accomplished executive with deep experience leading complex, asset‑intensive organisations. She has held senior regional leadership roles at Wabtec Corporation and Bombardier Transportation and served as CEO, Rolling Stock Development Division, Transport for Victoria (TFV), where she led large‑scale operational and business transformation programs across multi‑site operations; as well as a number of board and industry body positions, including Keppel Infrastructure Trust’s Ventura Bus opco and Government-appointed Queensland Rail. Ms McMillan will commence with Nyrstar Australia on 6 July 2026.

Darin and the team look forward to welcoming Wendy to sunny Port Pirie soon!