BHP has been part of the Western Australian community for 50 years, and the Pilbara is central to its global success. Its Western Australian Iron Ore business includes mines, rail, and port operations in the region. Port Hedland is one of the largest iron ore loading ports in the world and the largest in Australia.

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BHP is committed to sharing the economic benefits of its operations with Pilbara communities through employment, local procurement, and community investments and initiatives, which include Pilbara business support programs and a Local Buying Platform (C-Res). In FY24, BHP spent $590M directly with over 320 East Pilbara Indigenous and non-Indigenous locally owned and operated businesses.

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BHP is committed to sharing the economic benefits of its operations with Pilbara communities through employment, local procurement, and community investments and initiatives.