BHP Xplor is searching for the next wave of innovative mineral exploration companies to join its accelerator program.
Now in its third year, the program provides selected participants with US$500,000 in equity-free funding, technical and commercial support, and the opportunity to partner with BHP to fast-track their exploration journey.
In this live session, you’ll hear directly from the BHP Xplor team and past program participants. We’ll break down the core elements of the program, what the selection committee is looking for in applications, and how successful companies have benefited.
The session will also cover:
- What makes a compelling application
- How BHP provides technical and commercial support
- The program structure and timelines
- Insights from previous participants
- Live Q&A with the BHP Xplor team
If you're a junior exploration company with a bold idea, this is your chance to learn how BHP Xplor can help you de-risk and accelerate your project.
Presenter info:
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Marley Palin, Head of BHP Xplor Marley Palin is Head of BHP Xplor, bringing deep experience across strategy and innovation. She’s worked at every level of the innovation ecosystem, from scaling start-ups to leading transformation in global corporates. Known for bridging entrepreneurial agility with corporate rigour, Marley has worked across multiple industries and now leads BHP’s search for the next generation of critical mineral discoveries.
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Siobhan Lismore-Scott, Group Mining Finance Editor, Aspermont Siobhan has been working as a journalist across the mining and resources sector since 2007 and has been editor of Mining Journal for the last three years.
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