September 17th, 2026
Well& by Durst at One Five One, 151 West 42nd Street, New York
BHP Xplor and 121 Mining Investment are bringing together the 2026 Xplor cohort and a select group of active mining investors for an exclusive one-day networking event.
This is the first opportunity for investors to meet the latest group of exploration companies selected for BHP's global accelerator programme and hear directly from the management teams advancing innovative geological concepts across the minerals sector.
When it comes to the business of financial conferences, the tag line “A DealFlow Event” is widely recognized as a symbol of quality. We’ve produced more than 200 conferences, seminars, and webcasts on a variety of financial topics over the last 20 years. These events are the signature programs in their respective markets, delivering high-quality content and unparalleled professional networking opportunities
Meet the next generation of mineral discoveries
More than a showcase, this is an opportunity to be in the room with active investors, exploration leaders and industry decision-makers actively seeking the next significant mineral discovery. Throughout the day, attendees will have the chance to build relationships, exchange ideas and uncover investment opportunities through high-value conversations in an exclusive, invitation-only environment.
Designed to connect capital with innovation, the event provides unparalleled access to tomorrow's exploration success stories before they reach the wider market.
Why attend?
Access a highly curated pipeline
Every company participating has been selected for the BHP Xplor programme based on the strength of its geological concept and growth potential.
Meet management teams before the wider market
Engage directly with CEOs and technical leaders as they present their projects, progress and future plans.
Organic Networking
121 Mining Investment brings together mining companies, investors and industry leaders in an environment designed to spark meaningful conversations, build valuable relationships and create new business opportunities.
Discover tomorrow's opportunities today
Gain exposure to emerging exploration stories at a stage where new discoveries and value creation potential can be most significant.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BHP Xplor x 121 Mining Investment event?
The BHP Xplor x 121 Mining Investment event is an exclusive one-day networking event, bringing together the 2026 BHP Xplor cohort with a select group of active mining investors, industry leaders and decision-makers. Designed to foster meaningful conversations and valuable new connections, it provides a unique opportunity to engage with the people actively seeking the next generation of mineral discoveries and investment opportunities.
Who will be attending?
The event brings together companies participating in the 2026 BHP Xplor programme and a curated audience of active mining investors looking to discover early stage opportunities.
What is BHP Xplor?
BHP Xplor is a nine month global minerals exploration accelerator that supports early stage exploration companies with promising geological concepts. Participants receive US$500,000 in non dilutive funding, alongside technical, commercial and operational support from BHP and industry specialists.
Why should investors attend?
Investors will gain early access to a highly curated group of exploration companies before they are widely known to the market. The event provides direct access to management teams and the opportunity to evaluate emerging mineral discoveries at an early stage.
What makes the companies participating unique?
Every company has been selected for the BHP Xplor programme based on the strength of its geological concept and growth potential, making this a highly curated pipeline of opportunities.
How does the meeting format work?
The programme combines thought-provoking content sessions with dedicated networking throughout the day, creating multiple opportunities to engage with fellow attendees in a relaxed, deal-focused environment.
Who will I meet from the companies?
Meetings will typically be with CEOs, founders and technical leaders who can provide first hand insights into their projects, progress and future plans.
What stage are the companies at?
The participating companies are early stage exploration businesses that have completed or are completing the BHP Xplor programme and are preparing for their next stage of growth.
Is this event open to all investors?
No. Attendance is limited to a select group of active mining investors to ensure high quality meetings and meaningful discussions.
Will there be networking opportunities?
Yes. Networking is a core part of the event experience. Alongside the content sessions, there will be dedicated networking breaks designed to encourage meaningful conversations in an exclusive, deal-focused environment.
Why has BHP partnered with 121 Mining Investment?
The partnership combines BHP's hand selected pipeline of exploration companies with 121 Mining Investment's industry leading one-on-one meetings platform and investor network, creating a focused environment for relationship building and deal making.
How do I register my interest?
Simply complete the registration of interest form. Our team will review your application and contact you with further details if your profile matches the event criteria.
Is there a cost to attend?
Attendance details will be provided upon approval. Registration is subject to qualification and capacity.
When will the participating companies be announced?
The 2026 BHP Xplor cohort will be announced by BHP. Approved investors will receive updates as participating companies are confirmed.
What commodities will be represented?
The cohort will include exploration companies advancing a range of mineral opportunities aligned with future mineral supply needs. Specific commodities will depend on the final 2026 BHP Xplor cohort.

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About BHP Xplor
BHP Xplor is a nine month global minerals exploration accelerator designed to support early stage mineral exploration companies with promising concepts.
Participants receive US$500,000 in non-dilutive funding alongside technical, commercial and operational support from BHP and industry specialists. The programme is designed to help accelerate exploration concepts and advance projects that could contribute to future mineral supply.
The 2026 cohort represents the latest group of companies selected to take part in the programme.
Meet the 2026 BHP Xplor cohort
Frontier Exploration
Private
Frontier Exploration
Private
FrontierX has reimagined the exploration business model, as a private, dedicated explorer we are harnessing the power of partnership to turn the tide on falling discovery rates. Built from the ground up to create a unique environment to support successful exploration behaviours, FrontierX aims to solve for the shortcomings of the typical listed Junior and unlock opportunity for major miners and strategic investors. FrontierX brings integrity, focus and energy to discovery.
Litchfield Minerals
ASX: LMS
Litchfield Minerals
ASX: LMS
Litchfield Minerals is an Australian copper explorer controlling approximately 10,000km² across one of Australia's largest remaining highly prospective and underexplored mineral belts, centred on the Aileron–Irindina boundary in the Northern Territory. Its flagship Oonagalabi Project provides an established foundation of value and low-entry exposure to copper, while the broader corridor offers substantial belt-scale discovery potential.
The Company is led by a commercially focused Managing Director, a regionally specialised technical team and a board with credentials more commonly associated with major mining companies. Its culture is deliberately built around technical rigour, disciplined capital allocation, accountability and evidence-based decision-making.
That operating philosophy is captured in three statements:
We think like a major. We control the ground. We run like a partner.
We think like a major by applying mineral systems thinking, independent expertise and disciplined decision gates. We control the ground through our strategically consolidated 10,000km² position. We run like a partner by maintaining internal management, governance, cultural, ESG, risk and performance systems designed to meet the standards expected by major mining companies and institutional partners.
Orion Minerals
JSE/ASX ORN
Orion Minerals
JSE/ASX ORN
Orion Minerals Ltd is an ASX- and JSE-listed junior explorer transitioning to a mid-tier producer. The company holds copper-focused exploration and development assets in South Africa's Northern Cape Province, including the Prieska Copper Zinc Mine and Flat Mines Project. Orion aims to commence production at Prieska by late 2027, targeting 22ktpa copper and 65ktpa zinc. With a strong ESG track record and advanced feasibility studies completed, Orion is positioned to responsibly supply critical minerals for the global energy transition.
Otrera Resources
N/A
Otrera Resources
N/A
Otrera Resources is committed to exploring for world class sediment-hosted copper deposits in a responsible and equitable manner and aims to be the best in class in aspects such as employing locally, paying fair wages, being environmentally responsible, and training, growing and giving opportunities to employees and locals communities. These core values are a founding pillar of what we do and why we do it. We leverage regional expertise and modern exploration techniques to identify high-potential targets in underexplored terrains, aiming to contribute to the global supply of critical minerals essential for the energy transition.
Mineural
Private, pre-IPO
Mineural
Private, pre-IPO
Mineural is a Montreal-based deep tech company using AI to enable more efficient and responsible discovery of critical minerals. Its proprietary tool, IRIS, transforms complex geological data into high-quality targets, helping exploration teams work faster, drill less, and explore with a lighter footprint. With a team at the forefront of AI research, Mineural accelerates the discovery of the metals needed for the future.
Discovery Genomics
N/A
Discovery Genomics
N/A
Discovery Genomics (DGL) is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration technology company pioneering genomics as a next-generation mineral discovery tool. Built on more than a decade of research at the University of British Columbia, the company combines high-throughput DNA sequencing with geoscience data and machine learning to find concealed mineral deposits.
By adding a new layer of biological intelligence to traditional geochemistry and geophysics, DGL enables richer, more precise exploration datasets. The company is scaling its laboratory and data analytics platform to support large exploration programs, transforming DNA sequence data into actionable insights as a powerful and cost-effective complement to conventional exploration methods. In doing so, DGL aims to use biological intelligence to help exploration teams find higher-quality deposits, accelerate decision-making, and reduce drilling spend to meet the growing global demand for critical metals.
Over the longer term, the company plans to leverage its technology and expanding proprietary databases to conduct regional prospectivity assessments and evolve into a genomics-driven prospect generator.
PT GeoFix
Private
PT GeoFix
Private
PT GeoFix is an exploration and mining consultancy providing cutting-edge, science-driven solutions that accelerate mineral discovery and unlock project value. Our work combines international best practices with regulatory compliance to deliver reliable outcomes. Our expertise spans mineral prospectivity, 3D geological and resource modelling, geometallurgy, microanalysis, technical due diligence, and project evaluation, enabling clients to transform geological potential into high-quality mineral project, economically viable mining operations.
RadiXplore
N/A
RadiXplore
N/A
RadiXplore is an AI-powered platform for mineral exploration, project generation and mining M&A. It connects more than 200 years of historical geological archives with live company announcements, ownership information, tenement movements and modern technical data. RadiXplore's AI workflows digitise and analyse millions of pages of unstructured geological reports, including past exploration methods, results and conclusions. By linking this evidence to current projects and company portfolios, the platform helps mining teams uncover overlooked targets, identify non-core assets and assess potential acquisition or farm-in opportunities. Founded by exploration geologists, RadiXplore reduces months of fragmented research to a focused set of opportunities supported by source evidence. This helps geologists, exploration leaders and corporate development teams move faster from an initial thesis to targeting, due diligence and portfolio decisions.
Utah Geological Survey
State agency
Utah Geological Survey
State agency
The Utah Geological Survey (UGS), a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, provides scientific information on Utah's geologic environment, resources, and hazards. UGS's Metallic Minerals team is focused on elevating Utah's geological leadership by delivering foundational data infrastructure that reduces exploration risk, attracts investment, and drives long-term wealth and job creation for Utah. UGS is the authoritative source of geoscience data in Utah: UGS creates, publishes, maintains "single point of truth" authoritative datasets for the state mineral resources landscape.
VectOres Science
N/A
VectOres Science
N/A
VectOres Science Inc. uses patented and proprietary geochemical intelligence to accelerate decision points in mineral exploration and mineral processing.
Our non-invasive methodologies generate real-time data with zero false positives at industrial scale, reducing decision-making time from years to days and eliminating unnecessary drilling.
Built on more than 25 years of research and development, we are already commercial, having completed 100+ projects with 50+ industry partners globally and having increased revenue 25X since launching in 2024.
Eldorado Gold
NYSE: EGO; TSX: ELD
Eldorado Gold
NYSE: EGO; TSX: ELD
Eldorado Gold has built a distinct path in mid-tier gold mining, as a diversified, growth-focused producer we are harnessing the power of operational discipline and technical expertise to turn the tide on rising costs and depleting reserves. Built from decades of experience across the Americas and Europe, Eldorado Gold aims to solve for the challenges of responsible, long-life mine development and unlock opportunity for shareholders, host communities, and strategic partners alike. Eldorado Gold brings resilience, expertise, and accountability to gold mining.
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