Date: Tuesday, September 24 | 10 AM – 11 AM PST

All welcome to attend — registration required.

Funding for early-stage exploration is a huge challenge for the mining sector, which is facing a severe discovery deficit at precisely the time we need to find more metals to feed the energy transition.

BHP’s answer to this acute challenge is BHP Xplor, a global accelerator program targeting innovative, early-stage mineral exploration companies looking for the critical resources necessary to drive the energy transition. Companies are invited to apply for purses of US$500,000 in equity-free funding through the program and Xplor will position itself to provide ongoing support for systematic exploration on the back of any early success.

Applications open on September 3rd, 9 AM AEST and close on October 9th, 11:59 PM AEST 2024. Explorers looking to learn more are invited to attend the webinar by registering below.

Speakers:

Marley Palin, currently the Head of Portfolio and Performance for BHP’s Exploration Team, brings a wealth of experience in both Strategy & Innovation. Across Marley’s career she has held roles at all scales of the innovation ecosystem – from driving transformation in large corporates, to hands-on experience in the start-up world. Her unique ability to bridge the gap between entrepreneurial agility and corporate stability has made her a respected figure in the industry. Marley has worked across multiple industries, now choosing to call BHP home as she joins the BHP Exploration team in the hunt for tomorrow’s critical minerals.

Charlee Johnson is the Head of Commercial for BHP Exploration and has been instrumental in the design of the BHP Xplor program. She started her career at BHP in 2011 and has held various leadership positions, including Onshore Land, Portfolio Strategy & Development, and Exploration. She further refined her leadership skills as the Chief of Staff to the VP of Exploration & Appraisal. Prior to BHP, Charlee gained experience at Shell starting in 2007. She pursued her academic studies in Finance and Accounting at The University of Oklahoma and later obtained her MBA from The University of Houston. Charlee’s expertise lies in program design and execution, and she is passionate about connecting companies with a diverse network of partners.

Recordings will be available to registered attendees after the live event.