WAIO Week 2024

"Our Meet the Buyer event in Newman provided an invaluable platform for local businesses to connect directly with BHP’s procurement teams and key decision-makers from Tier 1 Contractors. Rod Ballinger, General Manager of Mt Whaleback Eastern Ridge operations, highlighted BHP’s commitment to local and Indigenous engagement and emphasised the critical role of the BHP Local Buying Program in driving sustainable regional growth, reinforcing the importance of collaboration within our communities." Kristy Foale-Hickmott | C-Res Business Development Principal West

National Financial Year to Date Highlights – Local Buying Program and Local Buying Foundation | June 2022

Strong today. Stronger tomorrow. It's been an extraordinary year delivering BHP's Local Buying Program and administering the Local Buying Foundations. Take a look a some of the highlights from July 2021 - June 2022.

Who is C-Res?

C-Res was first established in 2012 to deliver the Local Buying Program and administer the Local Buying Foundation for BMA/BHP in Queensland. Since then, we have expanded our services into New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.

National Highlights – Local Buying Program and Local Buying Foundation – July 2021 – March 2022

Find out the latest information on the Local Buying Program and Local Buying Foundation.

WA – LBP | 2020 Highlights

When you see the LBP in action in WA - and its traction across Iron Ore and Petroleum - it's not too big a stretch to see why WA would jump at the chance to be a country all on its own. But please don't go!! We would miss you terribly. Take a look at our WA year in review video and you'll see why.

Local Buying Foundation | Highlights – July to September, 2020

This year continues to be an interesting one, with many of our approved sponsorships and events needing to be postponed until 2021. While we may not be able to meet in person, the LBF continues to support a wide range of projects and initiatives across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Check out the latest video!

WA – Financial Year In Review (FY20)

It has been a year of incredible milestones and never-before-seen events and challenges. But through it all the LBP has been there to support our buyers, suppliers and local communities. See how the financial year that was unfolded in Western Australia and how, as always, we're with you in the Pilbara region.

Half a billion reasons why the LBP is making a real difference | June 2020

$500 Million Approved Spend National Milestone. A lot of money and a lot of opportunities for small regional businesses which operate in the footprints of BHP/BMA/BMC across Australia. See how we are connecting Australia's biggest business with our region's smallest businesses. And, why we are so proud of what the LBP has achieved.

WA – LBP Quarter in Review | January – March 2020

Take a look at the buyer, supplier and stakeholder activities which made for a strong start to 2020 in Western Australia for the Local Buying Program.

WA – LBP Year In Review 2019

See the milestones and achievements, as well as the events, that made our 2019 such a successful year for the Local Buying Program in Western Australia!

October 2018: Watch as we celebrate one year in Western Australia!