A resources giant recently spent big on Australian businesses. Rio Tinto increased domestic supply chain expenditure by 9 per cent to more than $15.3 billion during 2022. More than 6200 companies...
Category - PROCUREMENT NEWS
A multinational mineral producer recently spent big on small, local and indigenous businesses. BHP’s local buying program recently awarded a total of 67,000 work packages, collectively worth...
A major development will proceed in North Queensland through state ownership. The State Government recently confirmed it would nationalise CuString’s CopperString 2.0 High Voltage Transmission...
Some purchasing teams managed to receive a better deal despite inflation-driven price hikes. Procurement and Supply Australasia (PASA) recently revealed a growing number of businesses responded to...
Procurement will be accelerated if there is no change in government. The ruling Liberal Party of New South Wales confirmed it would appoint a supply chain commissioner if it wins the next state...
A resources multinational will exit two coal operations in Queensland’s Central Highlands and Isaac regions. BHP recently confirmed it would sell its Blackwater Coal Mine (226km west of...
Resources suppliers have been accused of secretly conspiring during the tendering process. Two contractors were recently sued at the Federal Court for alleged bid rigging and price fixing. The...
Purchasing, estimating and supply chain expertise has never been in such short supply, a new study found. The 2023 Hays Salary Guide discovered procurement professionals are so hotly sought after 68...
A mining infrastructure company secured the contract to reopen a resources facility. A subsidiary of CIMIC Group recently won the latest tender at Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Hill Mine, 28km south...
A mining operation could be revived in Queensland’s Atherton Tableland region. The State Department of Resources recently invited bids to reopen the former Wolfram Camp Mine in Dimbulah, 133km...
A major development is one step closer to construction in North Queensland’s Etheridge Shire. The State Department of Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning recently granted...
A major mineral producer was recently applauded for commissioning many big ticket contracts. Fortescue Metals Group’s (FMG’s) Billion Opportunities program has awarded more than $4...
