BHP has committed to invest $250 million over 10 years to the West Australian Government's new Resources Community Investment Initiative.
Announced today by WA Premier Mark McGowan, the Initiative is a partnership between the WA Government and the resources sector, which will facilitate investment in significant infrastructure projects, and community and social initiatives. Each partner company will decide on the projects it funds through the Initiative, with individual project agreements established for each one.
BHP Asset President WA Iron Ore, Brandon Craig, said: "BHP has a long and proud history in Western Australia, and we welcome the collaborative approach taken by the WA Government and the mining industry to strengthen our significant contribution to this great state.
"Over the past 10 years, BHP has contributed more than $4.3 billion in social, community and training programs in Perth, the Pilbara, Port Hedland and the Goldfields, on top of tens of billions of dollars in investment, jobs, royalties and taxes.
"We look forward to furthering our support for long-term social and economic outcomes in the regions where we operate, and for all West Australians."
WA Premier Mark McGowan said: "This is a great initiative and I'm looking forward to seeing some iconic State projects delivered, with the ongoing support of BHP.
"I applaud BHP for their contribution and leadership as a founding partner of this initiative, which will have lasting benefits for generations.
"With our strong economic position, our State is in the best position to set ourselves for the long-term and make Western Australia an even better place to live."
