News/Media Announcements: October 2024
A partnership for sustainable growth
The opportunity for Australian Indigenous Coffee (AiC) arose when BHP sought to enhance its employee amenities with high-quality, locally sourced coffee services through the Local Buying Program. BHP’s interest aligned with AiC’s mission to … Discover more >
From need to solution in 7 days
A department within the Olympic Dam, SA site required a Public Address (PA) system for use during events such as State of the Nations and evacuations. Previously, the Surface End of the mine had sourced a similar system five years ago, which set a … Discover more >
Blackseed Catering’s journey with BHP
For one of Australia’s largest companies, BHP, marking important cultural and mental health initiatives like RU OK Day is a significant event. The challenge faced by BHP Mt Arthur was finding a suitable caterer to provide 50 morning tea grazing … Discover more >
Local supplier’s unique collaboration
To support their Emergency Response Team (ERT) training, BMA in Peak Downs needed vehicles that could be used in emergency simulations. These vehicles would be rendered unusable after the training and would need to be scrapped. The challenge was to … Discover more >
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 >
