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BHP established.
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BHP begins mining silver, lead and zinc deposits.
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Smelting commences in Port Pirie, Sout Australia.
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First export of Lead to China.
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Leases are obtained over Iron Knob and Iron Baron iron-ore deposits. in South Australia.
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BHP commencesiron-ore mining at Iron Knob.
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BHP begins steelworks operations at Newcastle, NSW.