Tim O’Connor

Group Exploration Officer, 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.

Tim will be speaking at the Critical Minerals Forum during Australian Mining Week 2025.