The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has invested heavily in Queensland, with more expected to come as the state Government works to make the sector even more attractive.
The recently released BHP and BMA Community Contribution report for the 2023–24 financial year (FY24) shines a light on how the major is helping its people, partners and local communities thrive.
BMA revealed major spending during the year across Queensland, with local suppliers and Traditional Owners benefitting from the Big Australian’s investment.
BMA’s contributions at a glance in FY2024 include:
- spending $8.1 billion with suppliers
- over $80 million spent with Indigenous and Traditional Owner businesses
- more than $4 billion paid to the Queensland Government
- supporting over 9500 employees and contractors
- delivering $11.9 million in social investment across education and training, environmental, Indigenous economic development and health and wellbeing projects
BMA asset president Adam Lancey said BMA’s success as a business is reliant on achieving long-term social, environmental and economic outcomes in partnership with the communities it calls home.
“We are immensely proud of our positive contribution to society made by the people and businesses all along the supply chain from supporting education, skills and training, to providing community grants for local events and initiatives, and funding programs and partnerships,” Lancey said.
“This report represents our positive contribution not only through investments and achievements but through the real lived benefits and outcomes that are truly making a difference to local communities.”
News of BMA’s spend comes as key Ministers in the Queensland Government gather to brainstorm policies that will fast-track new mines and support the state’s resources sector.
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