COMPANY
FACTS

6

mining camps

16,000

onsite accommodation

34

canteen facilities

The Challenge

Major inefficiencies with site accommodation and canteen management across two large mining complexes.

The COVID-19 global pandemic further exposed these systems with high workforce infection rates and significant headcount and roster fluctuations. The objective is to have a single, consolidated, integrated, and simple environment that will unlock efficiencies and value in processes.

MAIN PAIN POINTS
  • Accommodation and canteen inefficiencies
  • Inefficient legacy software
  • Manual, Excel-based processes
  • Varied supplier processes
  • Significant cost overruns due to inaccurate data

The Solution

BHP Minerals Americas (Chile) engaged IONYX to develop and implement a bespoke site accommodation and canteen management platform.

Ionyx is delivering a system that: Optimises the occupancy of the rooms or places in the camps

  • Tracks food and ration services across several mine site and pavilion precincts
  • Provides forecasting and predictive models to canteen suppliers for accurate food quantities and preparation
  • Enhances the booking management process with roster bookings
  • Integrates directly with employees profiles and provides booking automation through roster schedules 
  • Is accessible by both employees or contractors, allowing them to book and manage their own site access and booking requests

Singular platform to manage 23,000 staff

Seamlessly integrating Fly-In/Fly-Out (FIFO) operations, team and supplier management in a single secure platform. This strengthens BHP’s focus on safety, productivity and culture that allows long-term sustainability

Accurate and rich data

Rich, accurate data compiled on one single dashboard for users, managers and suppliers to access and manage accommodation and canteen requirements of 23,000 staff.

  • Team module to manage ‘census reports’
  • Integration with existing site access and totem systems
  • Hosted in BHP’s own environment

Looking forward

The solution aims to evolve the way the BHP workforce operates and deliver significant cost reductions across the organisation. The project is due to launch in October.

The built-in health check prioritises the safety of people and operations in response to COVID-19, and supports the organisations pandemic recovery.

6

mining camps

16,000

onsite accommodation

34

canteen facilities

James Kelly
IONYX

“Chile’s economic development has been closely linked to the minerals sector and is the world’s largest producer and exporter of copper. As a leading company in the region, BHP continues to look for innovative ways to improve their operations, continue their growth, and set the standard in safety and compliance. We are proud to partner with BHP Chile in this mission, and draw on our capability and depth of experience to build technology solutions that help operations to be more efficient and productive.”