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BHP to invest a further $250 million in the West Australian community

Western Australia’s regional and metropolitan areas are set to benefit from a new collaborative partnership between the resources sector and State Government which will increase investment in infrastructure projects and community and social initiatives.

BHP unveils first fully electric Jumbo at Olympic Dam

BHP has unveiled a fully electric Jumbo at Olympic Dam to support the company’s target to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including by minimising reliance on diesel.

New wind and battery project in South Australia

BHP has signed a renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Neoen, which is expected to meet half of Olympic Dam’s electricity needs from FY2026, based on current forecast demand, and allow Olympic Dam to record a net zero emission position for the contracted volume of supply. 

Core Innovation Hub opens its doors in Newman

The Core Innovation Hub Newman has officially opened its doors at Parnawarri. Proudly supported by BHP, the regional business hub is the first business innovation center in Newman, providing support for the Mining Equipment Technology and Services (METS) industry.

Scientists, traditional custodians and BHP come together for floating expedition

With Australian reefs facing ever growing pressures from a range of environmental and human-induced impacts, research to support innovative reef resilience, adaption and restoration is needed now more than ever. This is what the Australian Coral Reef Resilience Initiative (ACRRI) - a seven-year AU$27 million research project jointly funded by BHP and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) - hopes to achieve.

Meet Alejandra Ramrez part of the Spence Autonomous Drilling Team

After working for 11 years in mining, mainly as a Spence Truck Operator, she decided to take on a big challenge and join the Apprentice Program at Spence for the Autonomous Drilling Project.