News/Media Announcements: August 2024
Smelter seeks local solution
Difficulty sourcing electrical maintenance and projects labour is quite often a hurdle for site. When Aaron and Jake started their new business, it was recommended they explore the BHP Local Buying Program. Participating in the program has … Discover more >
The first business registers with LBP for Copper SA
Together with the BHP Communities and Indigenous procurement teams, C-Res held an Information Session for Coober Pedy businesses. CK Confectionaire catered the event and made coordinating the event easy to do.
This was officially the first … Discover more >
Building Better Business with Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber
In a significant step toward fostering local economic growth, BHP has partnered with the Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber (GABC) to support and assist Aboriginal businesses across the Goldfields region. This … Discover more >
Small, Local Business Takes the Cake
Launched at the beginning of 2024, KH Bakes started as a home-based cake-making operation and has rapidly become an important part of the Newman economy. Kristy, the founder and creative force behind KH Bakes, has seen remarkable growth and … Discover more >
NAIDOC WEEK | Blak, Loud and Proud
Sunday July 7 marks the start of a weeklong celebration of the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.
C-Res proudly acknowledges and celebrates NAIDOC Week as a time to honour the … Discover more >
Local innovator transforms water storage
SJB Irrigation delivered innovative water solutions to BHP by updating tanks, troughs, pipe, and pump installations. They have been engaged to install two 100,000-litre tanks and two efficient solar pumps capable of moving 41,000 litres per day. One … Discover more >
Newman retail supported through the Local Buying Program
The struggling retail sector is a key topic of discussion in Newman for our local small businesses citing a decrease in foot traffic, security concerns and the cost of living as driving forces contributing to a significant revenue downtown. One of … Discover more >
Small business contributes big to local community
Shift Diesel & Earth have recently completed their 21st Work Instruction since joining the BHP Local Buying Program in July 2021. As residents of Newman with a young family, Ashley and Blain Tucker contribute to the local economy and community … Discover more >
Collaboration provides benefits for the whole community
West Carpentry & Maintenance are a locally owned and operated family business delivering building construction and maintenance services to Olympic Dam, Roxby Downs and Andamooka. They were onboarded to the BHP Local Buying Program in January … Discover more >
Supporting local suppliers to achieve success at NEC
Australian Downhole Geophysical (ADG) is a locally owned geophysical logging company. They conduct blast hole and exploration logging in the Hunter and North West Regions of New South Wales. ADG have been registered on the BHP Local Buying Program … Discover more >
