Bhp

The Australian Industrialisation of BHP

By Spaceship

  • 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.