News/Media Announcements: August 2024
NATIONAL : Driving sustainable growth | FY24 Year in Review
The focus of our Board and management team has always been on driving sustainable growth, and we have built our team safe in the knowledge that they are also committed to helping our small, local and Indigenous businesses build better, more … Discover more >
NATIONAL: Laying the foundations for success | FY24 LBF Year in Review
The dedication and hard work by the Local Buying Foundation team behind the scenes, although not always visible, has laid a solid foundation for our regional business communities in FY24. This groundwork is crucial as we prepare to deliver funding … Discover more >
Strengthening Cybersecurity: Consulting opportunity for a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer
In our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation, C-Res is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) consultant. This role is crucial as we continue to enhance our cybersecurity measures to … Discover more >
IT Service Provider – Request for Tender now open
In an era of rapid technological advancement, C-Res stands as a pioneer in driving innovation and facilitating meaningful business partnerships. With an exclusive focus on delivering BHP's Local Buying Program, we have established ourselves as a … Discover more >
BHP Buyers notice Kambalda’s culinary gem
In Western Australia's Goldfields, the Kambalda Hotel has a storied past as the former home to the longest bar in the Southern Hemisphere. Established in 1969, it has served as the only pub in Kambalda, welcoming miners, locals, and families over … Discover more >
BudbySmith Group’s remarkable journey acknowledged at QRC Awards
BudbySmith Group, a local Traditional Owner business registered with BHP's Local Buying Program, has been making significant strides in the Queensland resources sector. Their recent accomplishments have taken the business to … Discover more >
Small businesses are set to gain as BHP’s Local Buying Program expands into BHP Nickel West, Western Australia
The BHP Local Buying Program was established to encourage relationships between BHP operations and small local, and Indigenous businesses. In addition, it assists to build capability and capacity across the local supply chain and boost regional … Discover more >
New South Wales Highlight Q3 FY22: MAC has past and present high on the agenda
Congratulations Kale! Kale is off to a great start learning new skills with his employer Valley Excavations & Mining Services Pty Ltd, as part of BHP Mount Arthur Coal's restoration of the local historic homestead 'Balmoral'.
The homestead is … Discover more >
NATIONAL: A message from the LBF Chairman | FY21 Year in Review
Just like that another year has passed, and despite the challenges that were presented we have remained busy and I’m astonished by what was achieved.
Whilst the regional communities within our footprint still experienced the ongoing effects of … Discover more >
NATIONAL: Financial Summaries released for BHP’s Local Buying Program & Local Buying Foundation (July 2020 to March 2021)
BHP's Local Buying Program and Local Buying Foundations have been continuing to build the sustainability of business communities for the future. Recently released have been the quarterly summaries for each State and a National overview for … Discover more >
