BHP is a multinational mining, metals, and natural gas petroleum public company headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Established in 2021, Think & Act Differently (TAD), powered by BHP, is a dynamic team with a passion for people and innovative ideas dedicated to assembling inquisitive minds to address today's resource challenges and revolutionize mineral and metal extraction for the future.
-Comminution in mining involves breaking down rocks through grinding, pulverizing, and crushing, traditionally using energy-intensive, fixed plant equipment.
-Rethinking comminution becomes crucial as we seek sustainable energy solutions in mining operations.
-Innovative comminution technology has the potential to reduce operational costs and lessen environmental impacts.
Think & Act Differently (TAD) focuses on radical ideas that can lead to reduced energy consumption or improved throughput with the same energy input, resulting in a net positive for the process.
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Deadline: January 17, 2024
Selected startups will be invited to join a cohort that will receive support and funding to test ideas through field tests in collaboration with TAD across various active mining projects. This will enable innovators to try out untested ideas in a supportive mining environment. Support and guidance can be offered remotely for those overseas in the build-up to live field tests.
Open call Launch: October 25th, 2023 Open House Webinar: November 8th, 2023 (link to join here) Open call Close: January 17, 2024 Review Starts: February 2024
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