Corporate

9 September 2002, Global Perspective on the Steel Industry

Download Kirby Adams' Steel Institute of Australia Speech (246Kb, PDF file)

Download Kirby Adams' Steel Institute of Australia Speech Accompanying Slides (237Kb, PDF file)

On Monday September 9th, Kirby Adams gave the opening speech to the Australian Steel Institute conference in Melbourne, canvassing his views on the steel industry globally, including strategies for the future success of the industry, and an update on BHP Steel's activities since public listing.

The following topics are covered in Kirby's speech:

  • The Creation Of The Australian Steel Institute
  • BHP Steel’s (now known as BlueScope Steel) Broad Perspective
  • Public Listing Of BHP Steel
  • BHP Steel’s Branding
  • Our Commitment To Our Customers
  • The Western Port Illegal Picket
  • Our Recent Financial Results
  • BHP Steel’s Growth Opportunities
  • North American Operations & BHP Steel’s Success Overseas
  • Overview of the State Of The Global Steel Industry
  • OECD Capacity Reduction Initiatives
  • Industry Overcapacity
  • Global Economic Growth & Implications For The Steel Industry
  • China - The Rising Giant
  • Pricing Trends
  • The Financial Outlook For Major Steel Producers
  • Market Access And Protectionism
  • New Market Opportunities For Steel
  • The ‘Steel Solutions’ Approach
  • Legislative And Regulatory Measures That Mitigate Against Steel
  • Major Infrastructure Projects - One Of The Challenges For The Australian Steel Industry

 

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

The BlueScope Steel Limited Dividend Reinvestment Plan is available to shareholders with a registered address in Australia or New Zealand.

Capital Gains Tax Cost Base Information

Click here for information that may help you determine the cost base of your BlueScope Steel ordinary shares for capital gains tax purposes.

Shareholder Enquiries

You can check the details of your shareholding conveniently online at Shareholder Holding Details.

Investors