News/Media Announcements: July 2025
BHP and Arabana Rangers Tackle Environmental Challenges
An environmental initiative on Arabana Country is demonstrating how the BHP Local Buying Program helps to deliver meaningful social value while supporting Indigenous-led innovation.
Through their first Work Instruction on the Local Buying Program … Discover more >
LBP Unlocks Efficiency and Value
A recent engagement at BHP Mt Arthur Coal has highlighted how clear documentation can drive efficiency, compliance, and stronger regional partnerships through the BHP Local Buying Program.
When BHP’s Land Management & Access team needed … Discover more >
Listening, Learning, Delivering – A Procurement Win
A recent procurement success at BMA’s Caval Ridge site has demonstrated the power of agility, local capability, and strong supplier relationships through the BHP Local Buying Program.
Faced with delays during the design phase of a fast-tracked … Discover more >
NSWEC Local Capability Delivers Big Impact
A recent project at Mt Arthur has showcased the power of local capability and Indigenous business engagement through the BHP Local Buying Program.
When a full-site rollout of a Collision Awareness System (CAS) required custom fabrication for safe … Discover more >
Rapid Response Using Drone Technology
An environmental challenge on site has highlighted the power of local innovation and fast action through the BHP Local Buying Program.
Faced with a time-sensitive weed spraying need, traditional land management methods would have required … Discover more >
Celebrating Culture and Connection in South Australia
During National Reconciliation Week 2025, BHP’s Copper SA team brought Indigenous voices and culture to the forefront, thanks to a meaningful engagement through the BHP Local Buying Program.
Faced with the challenge of creating a culturally … Discover more >
Building Better Business with Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber
In a significant step toward fostering local economic growth, BHP has partnered with the Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber (GABC) to support and assist Aboriginal businesses across the Goldfields region. This … Discover more >
Small, Local Business Takes the Cake
Launched at the beginning of 2024, KH Bakes started as a home-based cake-making operation and has rapidly become an important part of the Newman economy. Kristy, the founder and creative force behind KH Bakes, has seen remarkable growth and … Discover more >
C-Res and BHP celebrate ten years of community resourcing
Who is C-Res? Together with BHP we deliver the Local Buying Program and administer the Local Buying Foundations.
Back in 2012 a few like-minded personnel at BHP in Queensland were brainstorming ideas with Mackay business stakeholders about … Discover more >