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The Establishing of BHP
The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited (BHP) began in 1885, and was he first major company for mining and steel produ ction. -
Smelting
BHP begins smelting ore in South Australia at Port Pirie. -
China Exporting
BHP starts exporting lead to China. -
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The Mining at Iron Knob
In 1899, BHP obtains Iron Knob and in the following year begins mining iron ore. -
Steelworks
BHP begins steelworks at Newcastle.