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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.