Community Projects
We run a variety of community programs around the world. Find out about some of our programs below.
Australia
Aboriginal Employment Initiatives
Our Iron Ore operations in Western Australia have implemented programs and initiatives in indigenous employment and training.
Conservation Volunteers Australia
BHP Billiton and Conservation Volunteers Australia created Revive Our Wetlands in 2000 to halt the loss of Australia's wetlands.
Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre
BHP Billiton provides support for indigenous leaders at all levels to develop their knowledge, skills and networks.
BHP Billiton Science Awards
The BHP Billiton Science Awards are Australia's most prestigious science awards.
The Smith Family (Australia)
We have been supporting The Smith Family in Australia for twenty years. Today BHP Billiton and The Smith Family work together to increase the reach of the Learning for Life program.
National Initiative For Young Indigenous Australians
BHP Billiton and The Foundation for Young Australians announced on 10 February 2003 a new Australian community initiative - Youth Led Futures.
Zoos Victoria
The BHP Billiton Waterways Community Conservation Program, is addressing the issue of waterways species conservation with the platypus as the flagship species.
Developing The Business Skills Of Young People
BHP Billiton sponsors the Business Skills program which educates young people about all aspects of running a business.
Reconciliation Australia
BHP Billiton is a National Leader in Reconciliation in Australia, partnering with Reconciliation Australia in the Indigenous Governance program. We have also produced our own Reconciliation Action Plan to give practical effect to reconciliation in Australia.
Canada
Building Self Esteem And Making The Workplace Safer
At our EKATI Diamond Mine in the remote Northwest Territories of Canada, we are committed to developing a sustainable Aboriginal and Northern workforce.
Chile
Learning Through Dialogue With Cultural Leaders
To promote dialogue between the resources industry and the wider community, our Escondida copper operation in Chile instituted a series of cultural discussions with leading figures from the worlds of literature, science, architecture, history, philosophy and theology.
Colombia
Promoting A Sustainable Local Economy
Cerro Matoso, our nickel operation in the north of Colombia, South America, carries out its community development initiatives through a Zonal Planning System implemented by the San Isidro Foundation.
Mozambique
Malaria Control in Mozambique
BHP Billiton's Mozal Development Trust is heavily involved in the fight against malaria in the surrounding area of Mozambique.
Pakistan
Achieving Change While Respecting Cultural Norms
Our Zamzama gas project has initiated a program aimed at developing sustainable education opportunities in the Dadu region in Pakistan.
Peru
Dialogue Table
Dialogue Table meetings provide a forum for resolving community issues at Tintaya, Peru.
South Africa
Saturday School Program
Our Ingwe Coal operations in South Africa supports a Saturday school program for high school students.
Education Initiative in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
BHP Billiton is part of the Partnership in Education Network, which aims to enhance the quality of education in township and rural schools.
Working To Ease The Devastating Impact Of HIV/AIDS
Working To Ease The Devastating Impact Of HIV/AIDS To care for our employees in South Africa and Mozambique, and assist the broader community, we are participating in a range of projects to ease the impact of HIV/AIDS. Program Details Fostering Environmental Values At An Early Age In South Africa, our aluminium operations support a range of programs conducted by environment organisations to encourage the conservation of environmental values. Program Details Inspiring Young Students With Hands-On Learning Programs Our coal operation in San Juan County in north-west New Mexico, United States, is forging stronger links with the community through two educational initiatives.
Fostering Environmental Values At An Early Age
In South Africa, our aluminium operations support a range of programs conducted by environment organisations to encourage the conservation of environmental values.
United States
Sponsorship of Solar Car Team
BHP Billiton Marketing will again sponsor the University of Michigan Solar Car Team in 2007.
Inspiring Young Students With Hands-On Learning Programs
Our coal operation in San Juan County in north-west New Mexico, United States, is forging stronger links with the community through two educational initiatives.
