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Jobs boost for Perth as BHP announces $800 million to aid Australia’s COVID recovery – WAtoday
Mining giant BHP has committed close to $800 million to buying more homegrown products and services, and helping train up to 3500 new trainees under a five-year…
A further 1000 apprentice, trainee and training opportunities will be created in a range of sectors in regional areas at a cost of $30 million.
BHP also committed up to $450 million to contracts with Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies.
As Australia looks to rebuild its economy and provide jobs for the future, the mining industry has an important role to play as Australias biggest export earner employing hundreds of thousands of people, Mr Henry said.
The min…
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