MINING CONTRACTORS · MINING & QUARRYING
How do mining contractors use ProjectVIEW ERP and AI?
ProjectVIEW is mining contractor ERP software that links tenders, fleet, materials, production, labour and claims to one BoQ ↔ WBS ↔ Cost Codes structure. In addition, ProjectVIEW AI reads this live data and flags cost, fleet and schedule risks early.
Price the tender per tonne and per metre
To begin with, build unit rates from fleet, crews, fuel and consumables. Then test what-if scenarios for haul distances and production rates before you submit.
The Bidding & Estimation Agent compares rates with past contracts, so you price the risk with evidence.
Turn the contract into the working budget
When you win the contract, the priced BoQ becomes the contract budget. It also links to the WBS, the cost codes and the mine schedule.
As a result, every machine hour and every litre of fuel has one place in the budget. So the mining contractor ERP software keeps one structure from tender to final account.
Plan and maintain the fleet
After that, assign trucks, excavators and drills to WBS activities. Then plan preventive maintenance and track spares and depreciation.
Meanwhile, the Machinery Maintenance Agent flags abnormal fuel use and idle time for your review.
Buy fuel, spares and consumables on time
When the site needs supplies, requests start purchase orders, deliveries and stock movements. Also, every order is checked against the budget of its cost code.
Then the Procurement Agent compares quotations and flags prices above the budget rate.
Record production and labour on site
While work goes on, site teams record tonnes, metres, machine hours and labour hours in mobile apps. Then labour productivity and payroll use the same records.
So production, cost and payroll always agree.
Certify production and control claims
When work is measured, the quantities feed the payment applications to the client. Also, each change creates a new BoQ version with its records.
Then the Claims & Variations Agent finds unapproved variations and prepares the evidence for your review.
Forecast cost per tonne and margin
Finally, Earned Value Management compares actual, committed and earned cost for each cost code. Cost per tonne then shows where the contract gains or loses margin.
Meanwhile, the Cost Control & Forecast Agent flags overruns early and suggests corrective actions. So the mining contractor ERP software keeps cost, production and evidence in one place.
Which scope and contract risks need review?
Mine contractors face increased risk due to scope ambiguity in mining contracts, particularly regarding geological uncertainty and regulatory compliance. Unclear BoQs at tender cause pricing risks, and this issue persists during operations, leading to costly delays and disputes
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ProjectVIEW ERP integration between estimation, procurement, and cost control, leads to more accurate cost breakdowns, faster submissions, and more reliable project baselines
Queries and reports follow your organization’s role and access permissions. Approval actions remain with authorized users.
Which supply delays affect our work packages?
Logistical challenges in remote mine sites, global shortages, customs delays, or supplier insolvency can halt mining operations, delaying delivery of critical equipment and materials, leading to idle time, increased costs, and missed production deadlines.
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ProjectVIEW ERP integration of Site Item Requests, Procurement, Warehouse, and Materials Control streamlines the Supply Chain Cycle, enabling Just-in-time Procurement
Which changes and records support our claims?
The stringent regulatory environment of mining, with frequent changes to environmental compliance requirements, unclear instructions for waste management, or informal communication regarding site rehabilitation, creates significant confusion and delays. Mining contractors face challenges in submitting justified variation claims, resulting in disputes and delayed payments
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ProjectVIEW ERP’s BoQ versioning control allows tracking of BoQ and WBS changes associated with related drawings
Do resource use and subcontractor progress match the plan?
Mining contractors face challenges managing subcontractors due to specialized equipment and skills required in often remote, rugged environments. Strict safety regulations and logistical complexities, particularly in material transport, increase the risk of delays and disputes
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ProjectVIEW ERP Site Applications capture subcontractor productivity and align certifications with payments
How can we work with the client’s required ERP?
Large private mining companies and government require digital reporting and traceability, but fragmented contractor systems impede real-time progress, cost, and compliance reporting, affecting project assurance
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ProjectVIEW serves as a centralized, cloud-based ERP platform that securely disseminates knowledge to all project stakeholders.
ERP for mining and quarrying contractors: the short answer
ProjectVIEW ERP gives mining and quarrying contractors one system for tendering, mine development works, contract mining, plant, procurement, people and finance. Rates for load and haul, drilling and blasting, overburden removal and development metres are priced as BoQ items and linked to WBS activities and cost codes, so actual cost per unit is measured against the contract rate every period.
What a mining contractor controls in ProjectVIEW ERP
- Schedule-of-rates pricing with cost recipes for fleet, labour, explosives, fuel and consumables, and what-if scenarios for productivity and haul distance.
- Fleet and plant: utilisation, fuel, preventive and corrective maintenance, spares and depreciation linked to BoQ items and WBS activities.
- Unit cost control: actual cost per tonne, per bank cubic metre or per development metre against the contract rate.
- Remote-site supply chain: site item requests, procurement, warehouses and material issues.
- People and camps: rosters, timesheets, camp management and multi-country payroll.
- Client certification and variations measured against the schedule of rates.
See also: Mining and quarrying ERP Bill of Quantities software Cost risk management ProjectVIEW vs competitors
FAQ: ERP for mining contractors
What should a mining contractor look for in an ERP?
Cost control by contract rate (per tonne, per cubic metre, per metre), fleet and maintenance management, remote-site procurement, payroll for rotating crews, and client certification against the schedule of rates, all in one system.
How does ProjectVIEW ERP track cost per tonne or per metre?
Each contract rate is a BoQ item linked to WBS activities and cost codes. Fleet hours, fuel, labour, explosives and consumables post to those items, so actual unit cost is compared with the contract rate every period.
Does ProjectVIEW ERP include plant and fleet maintenance?
Yes. Machinery management covers utilisation, preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance, spares and depreciation, linked to the BoQ and WBS.
Can ProjectVIEW ERP manage camps and rotating crews?
Yes. HRMS and payroll include rosters, timesheets, camp management and multi-country, multi-currency payroll.
How long does implementation take?
A typical go-live takes 5 to 7 months, delivered by DANAOS engineers, in a private Microsoft Azure cloud or on premises.