The History of BHP in the Industrial Revolution

By LachlanF

  • Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited

    Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited was established which was Australia's first major mining and steel production company.

  • Smelting

    The company began the operation of smelting at Port Pirie, South Australia.

  • International Exports

    BHP began to export lead to China.

  • Leases

    BHP obtains the leases of Iron Knob and Iron Baron iron ore deposits in South Australia.

  • Iron Knob

    BHP commences mining at the Iron Knob iron-ore deposit in South Australia.

  • Steelworks

    BHP creates a steelwork operation in Newcaslte, New South Wales.