News/Media Announcements: September 2023
Local business keeping BHP hydrated
Australian Supply Group have been providing essential water suppliers to BHP for shutdowns and rising temperatures. The business is based in Roxby Downs, which ensures that Buyers are provided with a quick and adaptable service to meet BHP's needs … Discover more >
Start Up Success: accessing big opportunities
Local Qld Central Highlands business, MGC Constructions, has recently been successfully engaged to install and commission the header pipeline out to MG21 and the trunk lines down MG19 and MG20. This requires polyethylene pipe in the ground, low … Discover more >
Barry’s community idea is Next Gen!
Barry Dixon, Operations Manager at Kambalda Nickel Concentrator, has a strong commitment to the community of Kambalda. He came up with an idea to create a space in the town for community members. BHP had many items of Western Mining Company (WMC … Discover more >
Local Buying Program thrives in Nickel West
Since commencing in the Nickel West region, the Local Buying Program has been steadily gaining momentum. There is significant demand from BHP to grow the supplier database and to improve the work opportunities for local businesses registered with … Discover more >
GMUSG a ‘tactical’ move for local business connection
Small businesses in the Upper Spencer Gulf are often challenged by their geographical remoteness, which limits their access to networking opportunities, resources, and business prospects; often making it harder to secure supply opportunities … Discover more >
Wilco delivers solution for local labour shortage
In the face of a challenging labor hire shortage within the local Port Hedland community, BHP were challenged with sourcing suitably qualified trades staff to back fill in work at the North Yard facility at Port Hedland.
The obstacles … Discover more >
Local Buying Program – the A to Z of procurement solutions
BHP were experiencing problems due to very limited access to local panel beating services for light vehicle repairs in Kalgoorlie. This skills shortage often required labour hire arrangements and/or fly in personnel to provide panel beater … Discover more >
Local craftsmanship creates sustainable solutions
Welding equipment unprotected against the elements was causing concern on site, as the equipment often stood exposed to direct sunlight and extreme weather conditions. The increased risk of damage, reduced productivity and looming threat of high … Discover more >
Mt Arthur Coal breathing life into Upper Hunter landscape
In the heart of Mt Arthur Coal's mission to restore its landscapes, a crucial alliance between big and small business has emerged. Local Buying Program registered supplier, Central Hunter Native Seeds are the experts entrusted with the vital task … Discover more >
LBP lifts local business to new heights
Casey Paniora’s ambition to start his own crane business received a significant boost when he discovered the BHP Local Buying Program (LBP). Engaging in a conversation with a former BHP General Manager, he learned about the LBP and wasted no … Discover more >
