News/Media Announcements: August 2025
NATIONAL: A message from the LBF Chair | FY25 Year in Review
BHP’s strong foundation leads to sustainable futures
As Chair of the Local Buying Foundation, I am proud to reflect on a year marked by meaningful progress, strong regional partnerships and impactful investment. The Foundation continues to play a … Discover more >
NATIONAL: A message from the C-Res CEO | FY25 Year in Review
From opportunity to impact
At the heart of our work is a deep belief in the potential of regional Australia. The BHP Local Buying Program in FY25 has continued to prove just how powerful that potential is when supported by strong partnerships … Discover more >
International Women’s Day Celebrations
Throughout March, communities across Western Australia joined in celebrating the achievements of women. International Women’s Day is a global moment to recognise progress, advocate for equity and drive meaningful change.
At BHP, inclusion and … Discover more >
Supporting the growth of Australian Cultural Services
BHP’s expansion of the Local Buying Program to the Carrapateena and Prominent Hill operations marks a significant step in supporting regional economies and strengthening relationships with small, local, and Indigenous businesses.
A standout … Discover more >
Driving inovation – a local supplier delivers a smart solution
Pilbara Panel & Paint was recently awarded a Work Instruction through the Local Buying Program to transport vehicles to Jimblebar after successfully completing the RFQ process. The service required the safe, cost-effective, and timely transport … Discover more >
Safety solutions through the Local Buying Program
Accessing the PDM Site Access Drug & Alcohol Testing Trailer presented a significant challenge for teams due to limited entry points, insufficient grab rails and a lack of restraints. These issues made access both unsafe and inefficient, posing … Discover more >
A Rarekind of BOS
Implementing and sustaining BOS at Mt Arthur and NSWEC required specialised expertise in BOS coaching and training to complement existing internal capabilities. By engaging Rarekind People through the Local Buying Program, BHP found a solution that … Discover more >
LBP delivers Carapateena’s shutdown needs
Expanding the Local Buying Program to new BHP sites at Carrapateena and Prominent Hill is unlocking significant opportunities to streamline procurement while maximising local spend.
Recently, a BHP Buyer at Carrapateena needed to secure … Discover more >
FYTD25 Half Year Highlights
Over the past six months, the Local Buying Program and Local Buying Foundation have made remarkable strides in supporting local and Indigenous businesses, fostering regional economic development and enhancing supplier capabilities across Australia … Discover more >
Meet the Buyer: Newman | Connecting local business
The Meet the Buyer event, hosted by the BHP Local Buying Program, served as a vital platform for fostering connections between LBP Suppliers and BHP stakeholders. This in-person event offered suppliers the opportunity to showcase their capabilities … Discover more >
