A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

MINERAL RESOURCES HAS CHANGED THE GAME FOR FLY-IN, FLY-OUT WORK THROUGH NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART LIVING FACILITIES AT ITS ONSLOW IRON OPERATION.

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Mineral Resources (MinRes) recently unveiled its new accommodation facilities at the Onslow Iron project in Western Australia, with the Mungala Resort “redefining” fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) standards in the Australian mining sector.

“Mungala Resort is more than just a place to sleep; it’s a home away from home,” MinRes managing director Chris Ellison said.

Named after the nearby Red Hill, known as “Mungala” in the Kuruma language, the Mungala Resort was unveiled during a ceremony attended by Robe River Kuruma (RRK) Traditional Owners and the RRK Aboriginal Corporation. The facility's opening marks a new era of cultural collaboration and holistic workforce wellbeing in the mining industry.

“Close engagement with the RRK people has supported Onslow Iron’s development and fostered a deeper understanding and appreciation of the cultural significance of these lands and the Mungala Resort now offers lasting recognition of our partnership,” Ellison said. “At Onslow Iron, we've made it our mission to set a new standard for mine site accommodation and wellbeing.

"Through innovative design, we believe we have created something truly unique in Australia."

The Mungala Resort consists of 500 rooms that each span spanning 45m² - nearly three times the size of standard FIFO accommodation.

The rooms are designed to be suitable for singles and couples, supporting MinRes' goal to increase female participation and workforce diversity.

Mental health and wellbeing are also central to the Mungala Resort's design and purpose.