Home to one of the world’s richest iron ore deposits, caused by the layering over millions of years, Tom Price is the place to relish in the mining culture and see a different, harsher way of life. The world’s second largest mining corporation, Rio Tinto, brings people into the inner workings of large-scale mining by offering the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and witness the fascination world of iron ore mining.

​Starting at the Tom Price Visitor Centre, you will be equipped with a safety briefing, your hard hat and safety glasses before venturing into a working mine where safety is of most importance. On the bus you will experience how miners get to work with commentary entertaining you on the way. 

​As you arrive at the pit lookout, sprawling red iron ore formations greet your eyes witness the enormous trucks you might find in Tom Price being dwarfed by the open cut mine. Learn how the ore is extracted, crushed, and transported in trains that stretch beyond 2 kilometers. Discover what the future of mining looks like and how businesses are committing towards a more sustainable future.

The tour is suitable for all, you must wear fully enclosed shoes and advance bookings are essential.