We’re excited to announce the BHP Xplor 2026 cohort, the program’s largest and most diverse group to date. Now in its fourth year, BHP Xplor brings together early stage exploration companies, technology innovators, scientists, and geoscience organisations from around the world. This year’s cohort reflects an increasingly connected future of discovery, where geological insight, data, science, and technology come together to unlock new possibilities. A standout feature of the 2026 cohort is its diversity of people, ideas, and partnership models. The group includes: • Experienced exploration teams • Emerging technology companies • Public geoscience organisations • Alumni led ventures • Leadership teams with diverse backgrounds, including female founders and multidisciplinary innovators Over the next nine months, cohort members will participate in the Xplor program with access to: • An equity free grant • Structured learning and development • BHP technical specialists • A collaborative community designed to help teams learn from one another We look forward to working with the 2026 cohort as we continue exploring what the future of early stage discovery could look like. Learn more at: https://www.bhp.com/xplor

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