BHP has officially signed a framework cooperation agreement with XCMG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of mining equipment, to provide the group with comprehensive mining fleet solutions for its global mine operations.

This agreement fully demonstrates BHP’s ongoing commitment to enhancing supply-chain resilience, advancing operational technology upgrades, and continuously deepening collaboration with strategic partners in key manufacturing sectors. By partnering with globally competitive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), BHP is further diversifying its supplier base and better meeting the Group’s evolving needs in areas such as mining fleets, automation, and decarbonization.

Under this framework agreement, BHP will engage in close collaboration with XCMG Group on the planning and deployment of mining equipment, adhering to BHP’s technical, safety, and sustainability standards. The scope of cooperation between the two parties will cover areas such as joint R&D, localized support services, and validation of new technology maturity.

Rashpal Bhatti, Procurement Officer at BHP Group, pointed out: “Our collaboration with XCMG this time is a key initiative through which BHP is working closely with strategic suppliers to drive the future development of technology in the mining industry. By combining our operational experience with XCMG’s innovative capabilities, we will provide strong support for developing safer and more sustainable fleet solutions for the mining sector. This also marks an important step forward in BHP’s comprehensive efforts to reduce emissions from our operational assets.”

Yang Dongsheng, Chairman of XCMG Group, stated: “This strategic partnership underscores XCMG’s growing role as a trusted global supplier of intelligent and environmentally friendly mining equipment solutions, earning recognition in the international high-end market. Guided by ‘engineering technology leadership,’ XCMG will join forces with BHP to explore a new future of sustainable development for green mines, jointly setting a new benchmark for global mining cooperation.”

The partnership between BHP and XCMG underscores BHP’s strong commitment to continuously building long-term collaborative relationships, aiming to achieve a balanced alignment of capabilities, competitiveness, and strategic synergy across various regions. The forward-looking equipment supply model represents a key initiative through which BHP supports the decarbonization and digitalization processes, enhancing operational cost-effectiveness. The framework agreement recently signed marks an important milestone in BHP’s efforts to advance this model.