Inside luxury mining camp where you could be paid £100,000 just to live there

19 February 2024 , 21:31

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Situated just 75 miles from the nearest city centre, the concept of the project, according to the company, is to make the workers feel at home (Image: bhp.com)

Welcome to the world's most luxurious mining camp - where workers can play virtual golf and enjoy drinks at rooftop bars.

The Mula Mula village, built by Australia's biggest mining company BHP, is a $150million recreational facility for its workers to enjoy. It opened in 2021, offering world-class perks for its Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) workers.

The mining camp is kitted out with fully-equipped kitchens, 2500 rooms, and a three-storey cafeteria with big lawns. Workers can even keep their fitness levels up with a dedicated Crossfit gym, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and squash courts. There's also a mega lounge area for workers to relax and a 3,000-book library.

There is also virtual golf (bhp.com)

For outdoor activities, the company has built a football pitch, a cricket ground, and tennis and basketball courts. For each member of staff, there's a resort-style private accommodation with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, and a high-speed internet connection.

Situated just 75 miles from the nearest city centre, the concept of the project, according to the company, is to make the workers feel at home. One worker, Poulia Jamieson, said she never felt more at home on a mine site.

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Workers can even enjoy cooking masterclasses here (bhp.com)

BHP boss Edgar Basto said the company was happy to raise the bar on the mining camp as it was a healthy step for its workforce. While FIFO jobs come with an eye-watering salary of up to £100,000, they often have to work in remote areas where they could feel disconnected from home and social lives.

People are seen enjoying the squash (bhp.com)

Project manager Simon Thomas said: "What we look to do is generate a sense of connection [for staff] to what would be their normal life."

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