News/Media Announcements: July 2020
WA: Digital event welcomes newcomers to Hedland
Welcome to Hedland Digital Event
C-Res is proud to be part of this year’s Welcome to Hedland digital event, hosted by the Town of Port Hedland. The Welcome to Hedland ‘Local Connect’ is a platform which has been created to connect people in … Discover more >
WA: Local businesses and Newman community supported through delivery service
Through the Local Buying Program (LBP), BHP and C-Res have adapted to the challenges of physical distancing by connecting local businesses in Newman and and Port Hedland to FIFO workers while they are in self isolation.
LBP suppliers Sportspower … Discover more >
WA: Local business delivers on safety and job execution
BHP Jimblebar Mine experienced significant flooding during the early months of 2020.
The flooding caused damage to the dewatering infrastructure resulting in the need to build a pad to protect the site from future floods.
Through the Local … Discover more >
WA: Community and business events reconnect towns
On Wednesday, June 17, Newman Futures hosted the Stronger Business Futures event.
The event was hosted to thank local businesses owners for their contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic and covered all thngs local business. Presentations … Discover more >
NATIONAL: 500 million reasons to celebrate BHP’s local buying commitment
BHP’s Local Buying Program has reached more than $500 million in approved spend since its launch in 2012. In that time, the program has worked with over 1,450 local businesses, on over 36,000 work packages, with an average payment period of just … Discover more >
QLD: Dysart businesses and community showcased as part of LBP events
During December and February, C-Res and BHP, BMA and BMC hosted three stakeholder engagement events, which brought community members, small business owners and employees together to discuss and celebrate the year that was. The final event was held … Discover more >
SA: Asset President updates community
Key projects and directives being undertaken at BHP’s Olympic Dam site were the focus of an address by Olympic Dam Asset President Laura Tyler in early March.
Laura delivered her address during a community update, hosted over a light supper at … Discover more >
WA: Business Afterhours focuses on economic and jobs impact of Port
Mj van Vuuren from C-Res attended the March Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce event, hosted by the Port Hedland Industry Council (PHIC).
Attended by representatives from BHP, FMG, and a number of Local Buying Program suppliers, the event was a … Discover more >
NSW: Buyers and suppliers give speed dating a whole new meaning
Local Buying Program suppliers joined BHP Mt Arthur Coal buyers for a Meet the Buyer event on Wednesday, February 19 at the Muswellbrook RSL.
The Meet the Buyer event was similar to a “speed dating” session which allowed local suppliers the … Discover more >
NATIONAL: BHP, C-Res and our Local Buying Program small businesses – we are all in this together
This is what we do; and it is why BHP can count on us to help them in their support of small regional businesses.
C-Res Manager, Business Development John Aurisch said it was talking to small business owners and hearing the concern they have … Discover more >