News/Media Announcements: July 2023
Trading Tracks leads local business to supply BHP
Local Indigenous Business, East Coast Stickers and Signs, recently met with the Trading Tracks team to identify opportunities for capability building within their business, where they also discussed the Local Buying Program. They were referred to … Discover more >
Trading Tracks ready to launch in Western Australia’s Pilbara Regions
Indigenous Management Group has been appointed as the service provider to deliver a new Indigenous business support program ‘Trading Tracks’ in Western Australia with their newly established IMG Charity.
Trading Tracks, a 3 year pilot program … Discover more >
NAIDOC WEEK 2023 – For Our Elders
2023 NAIDOC Week provided us with a wonderful opportunity to honor and celebrate the rich heritage and profound contributions of our Indigenous communities. It was a time of reflection, learning, and unity as we embraced this year's theme of "For … Discover more >
BHP Buyers notice Kambalda’s culinary gem
In Western Australia's Goldfields, the Kambalda Hotel has a storied past as the former home to the longest bar in the Southern Hemisphere. Established in 1969, it has served as the only pub in Kambalda, welcoming miners, locals, and families over … Discover more >
Improvements get deliveries on track at Oak Dam
Continuous improvements to the Local Buying Program portal are vital to meet the evolving needs of our valued buyers and suppliers. Recently, in response to valuable feedback from a BHP Buyer, improvements were made to the purchasing process for Oak … Discover more >
Local artists blossoming in the West
Bush Blossom Gallery is a small business located in the heart of Kalgoorlie, which sources authentic artwork from local Indigenous and Traditional Owner artists. Monica, the business owner, is an expert in the stories depicted in the artwork and the … Discover more >
Indigenous upholstery specialist has it covered
R.C. Upholstery, an Indigenous-owned business in Western Australia, has been engaged for its first work opportunity through the Local Buying Program. With assistance from the Port Hedland C-Res team, R.C. Upholstery was able to navigate the … Discover more >
Local business raising environmental awareness
Impact Environmental registered with the Local Buying Program in November 2022. Director Aaron Thompson attended the Meet the Buyer event in Moranbah in March 2023 and was enthusiastic about seizing the opportunity to connect with BHP. Such was his … Discover more >
Hub connects business, education and community in Roxby
Previously, the physical space in Roxby Downs was lacking for local businesses to meet with C-Res staff for assistance with the Local Buying Program. However, with the support of BHP, the newly opened Innovation Hub has come to the rescue. The Hub … Discover more >
Local fabrication expertise showcased at Mt Arthur Coal
BHP Mt Arthur site has taken steps to improve staff safety measures and reduce travel time by installing a mobile amenities block closer to the pit operations. The amenities blocks were constructed locally in Muswellbrook by Eddies Trailers and … Discover more >
