Iron and steel

Iron and Steel

By devilhigh

  • Iron and steel smelting was first attempted

    In Mittagong, NSW the first iron and steel smelting was attempted.

  • Second Smelting plant was created

    The Second iron and steel smelting plant was attempted in Victoria. It was named The Victoria Iron Company.

  • The Victorian Iron Company was renamed

    The Victortian Iron Company was renamed as the Lal Lal Iron Mining Co. Ltd.

  • A blast furnace was built

    A blast furnace was made but was not very economical, so later it closed down.

  • The first Smelting plant was closed

    The first iron and steel smelting plant was closed because it wasn't conservative with resources.

  • First major mining and steel production company started up

    First major mining and steel production company, Proprietary Company Limited (BHP) was built.