16 October, 2023

Pilbara Summit

The Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer team connected with our regional community in the Pilbara for the Pilbara Summit 2023. The summit brought together national and regional speakers and participants to discuss various topics including driving economic growth in hydrogen and critical minerals, industrial decarbonisation, clean energy transition, and critical minerals processing.

Thank you to our Deputy Director of Trailblazer Andrew Bell, who shared the vision for Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer and presented the exciting projects we are working on across WA and beyond. Trailblazer was also a sponsor and exhibitor as part of the conference, and BHP Alliance Manager Stephen Bose engaged with participants to build relationships and explore industry and project opportunities for Trailblazer.

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