MinRes Air introduces new routes

Mineral Resources’ (ASX: MIN) in-house airline, MinRes Air, has launched new services from Perth to Kalgoorlie alongside existing services from Perth to Wodgina.

The new routes will support transport of employees and contractors to the Mt Marion lithium operation.

MinRes Air chief executive Graeme Taylor says the new services are another important step forward in transforming the FIFO experience for employees.

“From a dedicated terminal to generous legroom on board, every detail is about ensuring comfort, reliability and efficiency for those who keep MinRes’ operations moving,” he said.

“For our people, this means less time waiting, quicker transfers and, importantly, more time at home with their families.”

The Kalgoorlie service is operated by an A320 aircraft and complements existing Nexus Airlines charter flights that also transports MinRes employees between Perth and Kalgoorlie.

MinRes also provides 40 seats per week to the Goldfields community on the Nexus Airlines charter flights, which operate every Thursday and Friday.

MinRes Air launched in 2024, initially operating between Perth and the West Pilbara to service the company’s Onslow Iron project. In the first 12 months of operation, the airline completed more than 1000 flights.

A fleet of three aircraft is staffed by an experienced team of pilots, cabin crew, engineers and ground staff directly employed by MinRes. In the first year of operation, MinRes Air routinely achieved an on-time performance of 98-100% each month.

While transporting personnel is the service’s primary focus, MinRes Air also supports urgent freight delivery, including vital equipment and machine parts, and emergency response situations including weather events.