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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Tim O'Connor

Group Exploration Officer BHP

Tim O’Connor is the Group Exploration Officer at BHP. In his current role, Tim has accountability for BHP’s global Exploration efforts  including the innovative Xplor incubator. Prior to stepping into the Exploration, Tim led the Resource Centre of Excellence and Legacy Assets - with functional accountability for Geoscience, Resource Engineering, Tailings and Processing across the group, as well as operational accountability for 24 mine sites in various states of closure. A strong believer in the solving complex challenges across the value chain, Tim led the integration of the OZ Minerals business into BHP following its acquisition in 2023. Tim has been at BHP since 2006 and has worked in both the Petroleum and Minerals businesses, holding senior roles in Strategy, Exploration and Production. Tim has degrees in both Geology and Geophysics from Boston College. 

2026 Agenda Sessions

Reframing Africa’s mineral wealth as its strongest currency

WHAT IF Africa’s untapped mining assets were anchored in the idea that mineral wealth is an untapped currency? Could this strategic re- positioning remove the exploration blocker that Africa is struggling with and enable mining companies, investors and governments to fast track the implementation of bold, strategic alliances to open up exploration investment?

Tuesday 10 February 11:05 - 11:45 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

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Add to calendar 02/10/2026 11:05 02/10/2026 11:45 Reframing Africa’s mineral wealth as its strongest currency

WHAT IF Africa’s untapped mining assets were anchored in the idea that mineral wealth is an untapped currency? Could this strategic re- positioning remove the exploration blocker that Africa is struggling with and enable mining companies, investors and governments to fast track the implementation of bold, strategic alliances to open up exploration investment?

 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg
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