News/Media Announcements: August 2023
GMUSG a ‘tactical’ move for local business connection
Small businesses in the Upper Spencer Gulf are often challenged by their geographical remoteness, which limits their access to networking opportunities, resources, and business prospects; often making it harder to secure supply opportunities … Discover more >
Wilco delivers solution for local labour shortage
In the face of a challenging labor hire shortage within the local Port Hedland community, BHP were challenged with sourcing suitably qualified trades staff to back fill in work at the North Yard facility at Port Hedland.
The obstacles … Discover more >
Local Buying Program – the A to Z of procurement solutions
BHP were experiencing problems due to very limited access to local panel beating services for light vehicle repairs in Kalgoorlie. This skills shortage often required labour hire arrangements and/or fly in personnel to provide panel beater … Discover more >
Local craftsmanship creates sustainable solutions
Welding equipment unprotected against the elements was causing concern on site, as the equipment often stood exposed to direct sunlight and extreme weather conditions. The increased risk of damage, reduced productivity and looming threat of high … Discover more >
EOI NOW OPEN FOR SERVICE PROVIDER TO DELIVER TRADING TRACKS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The Local Buying Foundation and BHP are seeking Expressions of Interest for eligible service providers who can work with authority and understanding with Indigenous businesses within the Upper Spencer Gulf and Far North regions, including Adelaide … Discover more >
Mt Arthur Coal breathing life into Upper Hunter landscape
In the heart of Mt Arthur Coal's mission to restore its landscapes, a crucial alliance between big and small business has emerged. Local Buying Program registered supplier, Central Hunter Native Seeds are the experts entrusted with the vital task … Discover more >
LBP lifts local business to new heights
Casey Paniora’s ambition to start his own crane business received a significant boost when he discovered the BHP Local Buying Program (LBP). Engaging in a conversation with a former BHP General Manager, he learned about the LBP and wasted no … Discover more >
Black coffee fuels growth and opportunity
The Waalitj Hub in Perth offers crucial support to aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs and businesses. Recently the hub hosted a Black Coffee networking event, to bring together a diverse group of Indigenous businesses … Discover more >
Supporting local workforce development
Career Employment Group (CEG) offer an extensive range of high quality, nationally accredited training courses at various locations around SA, including Roxby Downs. The business delivers critical training for BHP, contractors and local businesses … Discover more >
Comprint on the mark for Mt Arthur Coal
Mt Arthur Coal recently required signage and banners for several events and initiatives including "Our Safe Behaviours” site initiative, Reconciliation Week, Inclusion Workshop and Pride on the Lake.
Having a supplier available locally … Discover more >
