Miners Report Triangular Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Near Western Australia Mine Site

In the rugged and remote expanse of Western Australia’s Pilbara region, a group of six industrial workers encountered a baffling atmospheric event that has since captured public attention. In the early hours of December 7, 2025, these individuals documented a clear Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) characterized by its distinct triangular shape. While the sighting occurred late in the year, details only began to circulate widely in early January 2026, contributing to a growing list of mysterious aerial reports in the state. The object was notably spotted near the operational boundaries of the Solomon mine, a facility owned by Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) located within a critical industrial corridor.

The encounter took place at approximately 5:00 AM local time as laboratory staff were returning to their residential camp following a night shift. One witness, Afrasiab Khan, acted quickly to capture photographic evidence of the object, which he described as a sharply defined geometric structure with a triangular configuration. An immediate assessment by the group on-site ruled out conventional aircraft, such as emergency medical helicopters, which are common in the area. The unusual geometry and the extreme velocity at which the craft vanished into the pre-dawn sky left the workers convinced they had witnessed something truly anomalous.

This recent sighting follows a high-profile incident from October 2025 near the town of Newman, where mine workers discovered charred remains of an unknown origin. Although Western Australia Police later identified these fragments as space debris—specifically a Carbon Overwrapped Pressure Vessel (COPV) from the fourth stage of a Chinese Jielong rocket—the official explanation did little to quiet local speculation. The geographical proximity and the narrow window of time between the debris find and the December triangular UAP sighting have led many to perceive a pattern of unusual activity in the region.

The location of the sighting, known as the Solomon Hub, is a cornerstone of the iron ore industry, operating as one of the largest open-cut mines in the world. As a vital part of the FMG production chain, the complex integrates the Firetail and Kings deposits, boasting a massive processing capacity of 72 million tonnes annually. The testimony of experienced technical personnel, who are intimately familiar with the routine air traffic of industrial zones, lends significant weight to the report. Afrasiab Khan emphasized the uniqueness of the event, stating that the object was fundamentally different from any expected aerial target.

What sets the December 7 observation apart is its specific visual signature. Unlike previous reports in the vicinity of the mines, which often described glowing orbs ranging in color from amber-yellow to blue-white, this object maintained a rigid triangular form. As of mid-January 2026, no official statements or explanations regarding the nature of this triangular craft have been released. The phenomenon remains classified as unexplained, prompting calls for a more rigorous investigation into documented UAP activity across Australia’s industrial heartland.

Given the strategic importance of the Pilbara, home to vast natural resources and sophisticated technological infrastructure, such reports resonate beyond the circles of Ufology. The professional background of the witnesses combined with the available photographic evidence makes this one of the most compelling cases in recent history. While government agencies and official bodies remain silent on the matter, the local community and industry specialists continue to debate the origins of these strange visitors appearing over the Australian outback.