Felipe Bernal Rebolledo

Leading the global strategy, frameworks, and governance for Study Management across BHP's portfolio of capital projects (PCoE) — one of the world's largest and most complex mining investment pipelines. As the enterprise-wide Subject Matter Expert, I define and drive the methodologies, standards, and best practices that shape how multi-billion-dollar studies are scoped, evaluated, and advanced through stage-gate processes. My mandate spans continents, disciplines, and asset types — ensuring consistency, rigor, and value creation from concept through execution readiness. * Global Study Management framework — designing the processes, tools, templates, and governance structures that enable project teams across regions to deliver studies on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards. * Strategic advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional project teams, translating complex technical landscapes into actionable roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives. * Champion of large-scale, multi-disciplinary study delivery , from feasibility through approvals, with a track record of driving evidence-based decisions that unlock material project value. * Builder of high-performing, globally connected teams. I design capability development programs, embed a culture of care across regions, and equip leaders with the tools to manage diverse, distributed teams effectively. * Integration catalyst — maintaining a wide network of relationships across functions, assets, and geographies to break silos, accelerate knowledge transfer, and drive operational excellence at scale

Salares Norte Led and stabilized multi-disciplinary Technical Services functions during a critical operational and organizational transition phase. Oversaw Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Mine Planning, Geometallurgy, Water Management and Tailings interfaces. Established technical governance, risk management and decision-making frameworks aligned with corporate standards and life-of-mine objectives. Provided executive-level technical assurance and integration across operations, projects and sustainability requirements

As Study & Engineering Manager at Norte Abierto (Newmont–Barrick JV), I drive large-scale mining projects from concept through Feasibility, integrating geology, mining, metallurgy, tailings, and infrastructure into cohesive study deliverables. My focus is on multidisciplinary technical leadership, capital efficiency, and sustainability, combining deep technical expertise with strong financial acumen to support investment decisions, portfolio optimization, and long-term value creation • Leading the strategic coordination and execution of Norte Abierto’s engineering studies, ensuring cross-disciplinary alignment from Exploration, Geology, Mining, and Metallurgy through to Process and Infrastructure Engineering. • Driving the development of the PFS with a strong technical and business lens, integrating cost, schedule, and risk considerations aligned with international standards and major stakeholders’ expectations. • Providing technical leadership on Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF), with a sound understanding of GISTM compliance, design oversight, risk assessment processes, and stakeholder engagement. • Supporting and reviewing the declaration of mineral resources and reserves in line with JORC, NI 43-101, and S-K 1300 standards, ensuring quality and regulatory alignment. • Overseeing multidisciplinary engineering firms and technical consultants, setting performance expectations, design criteria, and quality assurance protocols throughout the study lifecycle. • Promoting integrated decision-making by bridging early-stage geological knowledge with downstream process design and infrastructure planning, ensuring value optimization and project optionality.

I manage various projects from inception to finish. I collaborate with the technical team to handle different operations and activities, such as geology, mineral resources, geotechnical, strategic mine planning, and geometallurgical models, successfully. Key Accomplishments • Played an integral role as a multidisciplinary team leader, leveraging remarkable analytical problem resolution skills in solving complex issues whilst working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environment

I tracked progress toward targeted targets by directing the creation and execution of strategic plans. I assisted sensible business decisions by evaluating strategic solutions and investment portfolios for group assets. I increased organisational performance by doing business analysis. Key Accomplishments • Provided high-level technical support in due diligence processes and advanced exploration whilst reducing potential business-related risks. • Identified gaps in the current research and highlighted improvement areas by leading scoping studies (growing options) / innovation and technology technical modelling.

I evaluated the relevance and level of achievement of project objectives by conducting an international project evaluation from the drill-hole campaign to financial assessment via block model estimate, open pit and underground optimization, sequencing, and Opex and Capex modelling. I oversaw a wide range of business-related operations, including M&A, transaction, and business analysis, and I offered technical assistance in due diligence and transactions between counterparts. (Zaldivar Copper Mine: 1005 million USD; Michilla Mine: 65 million USD). Key Accomplishments • Played integral role as Qualified Person (QP Mining) to oversee and monitor operations.

I assisted directors and shareholders with corporate governance. By creating financial statements, I was able to present glimpses of a company's financial health. With P&L management, I displayed the company's profit and losses over a certain time period. Through cash flow management, I was able to have more control over my finances. Key Accomplishments • Acted as head of the competitive and cost-cutting strategy for Minera Los Pelambres. (35 million USD in 2013 - 67 million USD in 2014. 5% yearly Opex) • Delivered deep insights by performing performance analysis of the company (production, cash cost, in-front Capex for new projects, and capital allocation for sustaining Capex).

I was in charge of the mining Lobo-Marte Project's entire mining. I ensured that assets were used effectively by creating resource and reserve statements. I used strategic value to keep track of performance levels. I did investment analysis to help with financial decisions. Key Accomplishments • Increased the long-term value of the business by developing and executing Capex and Opex strategy.