Corporate Leaders Series

Corporate Leaders Series: Mining giant BHP's Catherine Raw, Chief Development Officer

Hear from Catherine Raw at BHP, the world’s largest mining company by market capitalization, on the forces reshaping global demand for resources.

Event date and time: 14 October 2026 — 09:00 TO 10:00 BST

Event location: Hybrid — Chatham House and Online

Trade volatility, the energy transition and state intervention are reshaping demand for strategic resources. In this Corporate Leaders Series event, BHP Chief Development Officer Catherine Raw examines how capital, policy and supply chains are increasingly interconnected, and what effective leadership looks like as global demand continues to grow.

This event discusses:

  • What is driving global demand for copper, iron ore, steelmaking, coal and potash?
  • How are trade and industrial policies reshaping resource investment decisions?
  • What role can strategic partnerships play in strengthening supply chains?
  • How should resource companies balance the energy transition with near-term cost pressures?
  • What does effective global leadership look like in volatile markets?

Please note, the Corporate Leaders Series is an exclusive benefit of Chatham House Corporate Membership. If your organization is interested in obtaining Corporate Membership, please enquire here.

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Event format and who can attend

The Corporate Leaders Series brings together nominees from our corporate members for an in-depth discussion, featuring insights from a business leader of a major corporation. 

Held in our Joseph Gaggero Hall and on the record (with some questions under the Rule), attendance is only available to our corporate members. 

By registering for this event, attendees agree to our code of conduct, ensuring a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming space for diverse perspectives and debate.

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