The program will accept applications from 23 August 2023 and close on 11 October 2023.
Selected companies will receive up to USD$500,000 cash payment from BHP, together with access to a network of internal and external experts to help guide development across technical, business, and operational aspects of the company.
From the timeline on the website, it would appear that successful applicants will know before this Christmas.
2023 August: Applications and Interviews
The BHP Xplor program has a rigorous selection process commencing with screening and technical discussions. Applicants successful in the first stage proceed to in-person interviews. In-person interviews provide an opportunity for applicants to speak to the technical credentials of their concept, share relevant supporting information with the selection panel and meet the BHP Xplor team.
2024 January: Bootcamp
Bootcamp is a one-week event, where the BHP Xplor cohort gets together in-person to commence their BHP Xplor journey. The week is filled with immersive workshops, masterclasses and guest speakers.
2024March: Toolkit Camp
Toolkit Camp is a mid-program in-person touchpoint, whereby the cohort has another opportunity to connect in person, meet some critical service providers available to junior exploration companies, and learn more from Xpert masterclasses.
2024March - June: Site Visits
During the BHP Xplor program the BHP Xplor team visits each participant in their home country, to gain better visibility and understanding of the operational environment & technical activities, and to meet the participants’ broader teams.
2024March - June: Normal Programming
Normal programming is the ‘always on’ activities of the program. This involves regular monthly touchpoints including 1:1 business coaching, 1:1 technical coaching, learning and community catch-ups.
2024June: Showcase
Showcase is the final touchpoint in the BHP Xplor program. At Showcase, teams present their progress throughout the Xplor program and celebrate their achievements as a cohort.
Disappointing to read that nothing is happening drilling wise this quarter. I was looking forward to driving out to Bethanga for a bit of a look.
I participated in the last CR, oversubscribing significantly and getting filled. 4cps seems ridiculously low but as pointed out by other posters is a reflection of delays and lack of news in the pipeline.
I continue to hold ...
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