Background
A Proud History
The BHP Centre for Sustainable Steelmaking Research at NIER occupies the site of the former BHP Newcastle Technology Centre. The Newcastle Technology Centre (originally Central Research Laboratories) was established in 1957 as an iron and steel research facility. The Centre researched diverse topics across mineral exploration, mining, pyro and hydro metallurgy.
The Centre was established in 2010 as the Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research, a world-class research centre in the area of ironmaking, and was a founding industry-research collaboration under the NIER model at the University of Newcastle. Today, the Centre is focussed on the challenge of production of near zero emission steel, carrying on the legacy of the BHP Laboratories.
BHP Central Research Laboratories 1957, Source: Celebrating 50 years of Excellence Newcastle Technology Centre, BHP
Contact
Dr Arash Tahmasebi
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.