Kimberley Mineral Sands

22/10/2026

A record export for Kimberley Mineral Sands and a milestone for the Port of Broome!

This week, we completed our biggest export shipment to date, with the Josco Runzhou departing the Port of Broome carrying 52,000 tonnes of ilmenite and zircon concentrate bound for our global offtake partners.

At 197 metres long and with a departure draft of 11.8m, the Josco Runzhou is also the largest bulk carrier to have loaded at the Port of Broome.

It’s a great milestone for our team and our logistics partners, and demonstrates the capability of Broome’s port infrastructure to support major exports that benefit the regional economy.

Congratulations to everyone involved in safely delivering this record shipment 🚢

29/09/2026

Kimberley beef on the menu at Thunderbird!

We’re pleased to see our village services contractor Assetlink partnering with Sampey Mini-Mart to supply quality meat products to the Thunderbird Yajarra Jalbiyi Village.

Thank you to both teams for your efforts in supporting local business!

15/09/2026

Congratulations to Miraj Uddin from Kimberley Accommodation Group, winner of the Rising Star Award at the Broome Business Excellence Awards.

We congratulate Miraj, all fellow winners and finalists, and Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. for hosting another fantastic event. Special thanks also to Broome Weddings & Events for providing the stunning venue.

Celebrating local business success, innovation and leadership is important for our region's future, and it was great to see so many outstanding achievements recognised. 👏

10/09/2026

Want to know more about local employment opportunities at Thunderbird?

We'll be hosting jobs fairs in Derby and Broome later this month to connect local people with real employment and training opportunities.

The events will bring together KMS, our business partners Assetlink Village Services, Kaynar Group and REGroup, and jobseekers to talk about current vacancies (we'll even help you apply on the spot!), career pathways and future opportunities.

A key focus will be recruitment for KMS' new in-house services crew, with 10 opportunities available for Poly Welders, Operators and Supervisors, including at entry-level or for candidates with limited experience.

Event details
📍 Derby | Monday 21 September | Spinifex Hotel | 5.00pm - 7.00pm
📍 Broome | 22 September | Mangrove Hotel | 5.00pm - 7.00pm

These events are for you if you're looking for work, considering a job change, or interested in building new skills with a career pathway in the West Kimberley.

📄 Please bring your resume and details of any tickets or qualifications with you.

If you don't have a resume or want to find out more about training opportunities, the Jobs and Skills Centre will be on hand to help, as well as BUSY At Work and VTS-Training RTO 51843.

Registration via the QR code on the poster is encouraged but not essential - walk-ins are welcome!

01/09/2026

🤝 New ore mining contract signed

We've officially signed a long-term ore mining contract with RE:GROUP for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine.

The partnership has grown from RE:GROUP's earlier work at Thunderbird and reflects the strong working relationship developed on site. RE:GROUP is now fully operational, with an 89-person team supporting mining activities.

The contract was formalised at a signing ceremony in Perth, marking another important milestone for the Thunderbird operation.



📷 KMS Head of Operations, Phil Robinson, with RE:GROUP Managing Director Michael Still

25/08/2026

Our latest community newsletter is out now! 🎉

Catch up on the latest news, partnerships, local spend and employment, and updates from across our operations. Whether you're interested in what's happening at Thunderbird or our involvement with local groups, there's plenty to explore in this edition.

📖 Read the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/kmsands/aug26-community-newsletter

Feel free to share it with friends, family and anyone interested in the work we're doing across the Kimberley.

20/08/2026

Have you cast your vote for the Business Person of the Year?

For the first time, this year the community will choose who gets crowned Business Person of the Year at the annual Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. Business Excellence Awards on 12 September.

Voting closes on Sunday 23 August, so click on the survey link to vote for your choice.

Voting for The Business Person of the Year 2026 is officially open!

Our 18 nominees for the 2026 Business Person of the Year represent some of the most dedicated, inspiring and hardworking members of our business community. We are proud to recognise each of them for their achievements, leadership and commitment to making Broome a better place.

While only one person can take home the award, every nominee deserves recognition and celebration.

Cast your vote via the survey link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VFKPPZQ

Voting closes 23 August 2026 & the winner will be revealed at the Broome Business Excellence Awards on 12 September 2026

29/07/2026

🚛 Join the team at Kimberley Mineral Sands

We're looking for an experienced Superintendent Haulage & Logistics to oversee the movement of Thunderbird's products from mine to port.

Based in Broome on a Monday to Friday roster, this role is responsible for managing the supply chain for Thunderbird's mineral products and building strong relationships with our haulage, port and logistics partners.

We're looking for someone with:
✅ Experience in logistics and supply chain management
✅ Strong contractor management and leadership skills
✅ Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities
✅ A practical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a growing Kimberley mining operation, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more or apply, visit https://au.seek.com/job/93500980

27/07/2026

📢 We're hiring: Superintendent Health, Safety, Environment & Training (HSET)

Kimberley Mineral Sands is looking for an experienced HSET leader to join our Thunderbird Mineral Sands Operation.

Working on an 8:6 roster, this role is a back-to-back position with a Superintendent who brings strong environmental expertise. We're seeking someone with a strong safety background and deep WHS knowledge to help drive our safety culture, strengthen compliance, build workforce capability and support continuous improvement across the operation.

📍 Preference for West Kimberley residents
✈️ FIFO from Perth will be considered for the right candidate
🏠 Relocation and living allowances available

If you're an experienced HSE professional looking to make a real impact in a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now via https://au.seek.com/job/93493699