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Tin discovered on the 'broken hill'
charles rasp believes he found tin in the brarrier ranges in western NSW. -
BHP establishment
BHP was established in 1885. australias first major mining and steel production company. -
Smelting commences at port pirie South Australia
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First export of lead to china by BHP
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Leases are obtained over iron knob and iron baron iron-ore desposits in South Autralia.
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BHP commences iron-ore mining at iron knob
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BHP begins steelworks operation at newcastle, NSW