Sodexo and its Inuit partner, Nuvu, have successfully mobilised a comprehensive integrated facility and food service to Canadian Royalties Inc’s (CRI) copper and nickel mine base camp in Nunavik, the most northern region in Quebec, Canada.

Due to weather as well as the mine’s location and operational needs, Sodexo’s mobilisation required the sourcing and delivery of the nine-month supply of food and provisions in a six-week timeframe while managing the transition of essential hospitality services to ensure the health and safety of all employees and that mine operations were not interrupted. In addition, Sodexo is managing accommodation, concierge and logistics for the home-to-home journey experience of more than 400 base camp employees and CRI collaborators.

Erwin Joosten, Senior Vice President, Energy & Resources, said: “At Sodexo, everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. Our global expertise is brought to life through our local teams, which uniquely equips us to adapt to the changing demands of supply chain logistics while also navigating protocols and evolving impacts of COVID-19.

“I’m very proud of our team and their collaboration with our local partners, including the Innuit Communities, to maintain this important operation.”

Sodexo said CRI’s mine operations were not disrupted during mobilisation, with the company sourcing and distributing all supplies through its Canada supply chain network. It continues to manage all accommodation services at the mine, it said.

Éric Luneau, Vice-President, Human Resources for Canadian Royalites Inc, said: “Our employees, their safety and wellbeing are the most important element of our operation. We are pleased to partner with Sodexo to oversee and deliver essential provisions and services to ensure our people are cared for and our mine operates at full capacity year-round.”