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Charles Rasp believed he had discovered tin at "Broken Hill" and together with 7 other men he established the "Broken Hill Mining Comapny".
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Broken Hill Mining Company dissolves and becomes BHP. Also, BHP begins to mine zinc, lead and silver deposits.
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BHP makes their first export to China
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Leases are obtained for permits for BHP to mine in areas of South Australia.
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Steelworks operations begin in Newcastle NSW
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BHP commences mining iron ore at Iron Knob