Iron and Steel

First attempt at Iron and Steel Smelting

Jan 1, 1848

The first attempt at establishing iron and steel smelting in Australia was made in1848 near Mittagong, NSW.

First Cast-Iron Factory Opened in Melbourne

Mar 3, 1856

In 1856, Scott CLow and Prebble opened up the first cast-iron factory in Melbourne

Smelting plant opened in Victoria

Jan 1, 1873

Another attempt of smelting was made in Victoria 1873.

Victorian smelting company renamed 'Lal Lal Iron Mining Co. Ltd'

Jan 1, 1874

In , the first Victorian smelting company renamed 'Lal Lal Iron Mining Co. Ltd'

First smelting plant closed

Feb 21, 1877

IN 1877, Mittagong smelting plant closed due to the fact it was not economical.

First Major Mining and Steel Production Company

Jan 1, 1885

In 1885, the first major mining and steel production company was established in Broken Hill