News/Media Announcements: September 2024
Upper Spencer Gulf Supplier Relationships
The 20th Tactic Conference in Port Augusta provided a crucial platform for connecting regional South Australian suppliers with major industries and projects, including BHP’s Copper SA (CuSA) assets. It was a key event for existing and prospective … Discover more >
Supply Nation Connect
Supply Nation’s annual event, Connect, serves as a platform to foster opportunities and celebrate the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. The Local Buying Foundation, a Silver Sponsor of the event, engaged in discussions … Discover more >
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 >
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 >