Josh Bailey

Head of Global Generative - Exploration BHP

Joshua is BHP’s Head of Global Generative Exploration, leading the company’s earliest stage copper and nickel exploration efforts globally. Prior to this he was Head of Commercial for BHP Exploration accountable for third-party commercial agreements and exploration partnerships. Before joining BHP, Joshua spent over 20 years in mineral exploration in Canada as a prospector, geoscientist, and junior exploration company executive.

2024 Agenda Sessions

Tech in Action - Building BHP Xplor: A Hitchhikers guide to the Exploration Galaxy

Tuesday 06 February 12:05 - 12:25 Innovators Stage

Tech and Innovation Hub

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 12:05 02/06/2024 12:25 Tech in Action - Building BHP Xplor: A Hitchhikers guide to the Exploration Galaxy Innovators Stage Africa/Johannesburg

The Symbiotic Approach

Do joint ventures enable junior miners?

Providing an overview of the current major/junior partnerships in the continent – what makes these so successful?
Are majors doing enough to support junior/exploration activities in Africa?
Can such an approach help to plug the exploratory capital shortfall?
How can juniors ensure they retain their freedom for mining operations, whilst balancing capital provisions?
With the push for critical minerals across Africa, how are governments supporting & partnering with Juniors to maximise production?

Wednesday 07 February 11:00 - 11:40 Innovators Stage

Junior Miners Day

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 11:00 02/07/2024 11:40 The Symbiotic Approach Do joint ventures enable junior miners?

Providing an overview of the current major/junior partnerships in the continent – what makes these so successful?
Are majors doing enough to support junior/exploration activities in Africa?
Can such an approach help to plug the exploratory capital shortfall?
How can juniors ensure they retain their freedom for mining operations, whilst balancing capital provisions?
With the push for critical minerals across Africa, how are governments supporting & partnering with Juniors to maximise production?

Innovators Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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