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 >
Local know-how creates immediate impact in WA
Recently floor sweepers at the BHP Central Pilbara Warehouse went out of service, one with a motor fault and the other likely needing a full service. Downtime was already impacting cleaning and maintenance schedules, and offsite repairs would only … Discover more >
The Beating Heart of the Local Buying Program: How C-Res is Powering Small Business Success
In the engine room of the BHP Local Buying Program (LBP), a dedicated team is quietly transforming the way small businesses connect with big business. Meet the Business Services Administration (BSA) team, C-Res’ frontline team members who are … Discover more >
LBP Unlocks Efficiency and Value
A recent engagement at BHP Mt Arthur Coal has highlighted how clear documentation can drive efficiency, compliance, and stronger regional partnerships through the BHP Local Buying Program.
When BHP’s Land Management & Access team needed … Discover more >
NSWEC Local Capability Delivers Big Impact
A recent project at Mt Arthur has showcased the power of local capability and Indigenous business engagement through the BHP Local Buying Program.
When a full-site rollout of a Collision Awareness System (CAS) required custom fabrication for safe … 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 >
