Broken Hill Proprietary (BHP) founded in New South Wales
- When
- 1885
- Where
- Broken Hill
- Episodes
- 1
Broken Hill Proprietary (BHP) was founded in 1885 as a mining company in New South Wales. Established by Charles Rasp and six associates, known as the Syndicate of Seven, the company operated silver and lead mines. The entity was incorporated in August 1885, following the initial discovery of ore in 1883, correcting the legacy description of it as a natural gas producer.
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Background and detail
Background. Broken Hill is an inland mining city in outback New South Wales, situated in the Barrier Range. It became prominent in mining history after the discovery of silver-lead-zinc ore in the Line of Lode. The city's development was tied to the extraction of these resources, which led to the formation of significant mining operations in the region.
Founding. The Broken Hill Proprietary Company was founded in 1885 by Charles Rasp and six associates, collectively known as the Syndicate of Seven. The company was incorporated on 13 August 1885 to operate the silver and lead mine at Broken Hill. The group floated on 10 August 1885, marking the formal establishment of the corporate entity.
People involved
- Charles Rasp · Founder
- Syndicate of Seven · Founders
- William Jamieson · General Manager
Sources
- Broken Hill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
- BHP Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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