In response to the recent bushfires in South Australia and Western Australia, BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities has donated A$500,000 to assist affected communities.  

BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities will contribute A$250,000 each to the South Australian State Government Pinery Fire Appeal fund and the Shire of Esperance in Western Australia.

The donations will help assist the regions re-establish themselves after these tragic disasters.

BHP Billiton Chief Public Affairs Officer, Tony Cudmore, said: “Natural disasters such as the Pinery and Esperance bushfires have a devastating impact on local communities through damage to property and, most tragically, loss of life.

“These communities have a particular connection to BHP Billiton with a number of our employees, their friends and families directly and indirectly affected by the destruction.   

“We hope these contributions will help on the road to recovery.”
 
BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities is a charity established by BHP Billiton as part of its community investment program.