News/Media Announcements: July 2022
Queensland Highlight Q4 FY22: Moranbah welcomes buyers and local suppliers to LBP Meet the Buyer event
Following COVID-19 enforced restrictions around engagement between suppliers and buyers, Meet the Buyer events had been on hold until recently. Re-introducing these events into business development activities is critical to building, or in some … Discover more >
New South Wales Highlight Q4 FY22: LBP connects MAC with specialised local business
Mine sites are prone to being dusty environments and during periods of rain it can be difficult to keep equipment clean and serviceable. Keeping the equipment and work areas clean and safe for mine site personnel remains a high priority for health … Discover more >
Queensland Highlight Q4 FY22: Blackwater Buyers and Suppliers gain big benefits from Request For Quote
Local Buying Program stats are revealing an upward trend in Request for Quote (RFQ) Work Instructions being released by Buyers at BMA Blackwater mine. 30% of Work Instructions created in May were RFQs, well above the national average of 11 … Discover more >
Western Australia Highlight Q4 FY22: LBP sources variety of local supply options
BHP's Yandi Mine recently identified an opportunity to support a local business through the Local Buying Program as there was no standing supply agreement with a grout manufacturer.
The BHP Yandi Mine Fixed Plant Maintenance Team raised a Request … Discover more >
South Australia Highlight Q4 FY22: Creative Indigenous Project Management
Further to their commitment to support Indigenous businesses, BHP wanted to engage a local Traditional Owner Indigenous Business for project management and videography at the recent Meet the Buyer event in Adelaide.
We Create Print Deliver is an … Discover more >
QLD Local Buying Foundation News | Trading Tracks acknowledged at RIN Awards Gala Dinner
Trading Tracks is a unique initiative that has been developed in partnership with the Local Buying Foundation, BMA and BHP. The program, delivered by the team at Indigenous Business Builders, aims to build capability and capacity of established … Discover more >
BMC Divestment Creates More Opportunities for LBP Suppliers
There’s been some exciting developments for the Local Buying Program as BHP move to a Transitional Services Agreement (TSA) with Stanmore Resources Ltd regarding the sale of BMC assets, effective may 03, 2022.
During the ownership transition … Discover more >
New South Wales Highlight Q3 FY22: BHP MAC balances agricultural and historical focus on Balmoral Homestead
The significantly historic homestead and acreage "Balmoral" is a centre piece of property owned by BHP. It functions as part of the buffer zone around Mt Arthur Coal Mine in Muswellbrook.
The land houses a colonial era homestead which is … Discover more >
Western Australia Highlight Q3 FY22: LBP Prioritises Local Focus On Eye Safety
In Focus Optometrist started servicing the Newman region as part of Newman Allied Health Clinic in 2021. The need for local optometry was identified and soon after In Focus registered with the Local Buying Program.
As an approved LBP Supplier, In … Discover more >
Queensland Highlight Q3 FY22 : “Trading Tracks” launches in Queensland – building capacity and economic participation for Indigenous Businesses
“Trading Tracks” has been designed to build the capability and capacity of established Indigenous Business in the regions, including assisting new Indigenous Businesses, through a range of services.
The Local Buying Foundation, BHP and … Discover more >
