Ferrous metals
Information about the activities we regulate that involve the production or processing of ferrous metals including in iron and steel production and in foundries, and the authorisation you'll need to carry on each activity.
Roasting or sintering of metal ore
Find out about the permit authorisation for roasting or sintering metal ore (including sulphide ore). This is a Schedule 20 activity.
Production of pig iron or steel
Find out about the permit authorisation for production of pig iron or steel (primary or secondary fusion). This is a Schedule 20 activity.
Metal processing by various methods
Find out about the permit authorisation for metal processing of ferrous metals by various methods. This is a Schedule 20 activity.
Foundries
Find out about the permit authorisation for the operation of ferrous metal foundries. This is a Schedule 20 activity.
Producing, melting or refining iron or steel or alloys
Find out about the the permit authorisation for producing, melting, or refining iron or steel or any ferrous alloy. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
Loading, handling and storage of iron ore
Find out about the the permit authorisation for loading, unloading or otherwise handling or storing of iron ore. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
Casting foundry
Find out about the permit authorisation for casting ferrous metal at a foundry. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
Casting iron, steel, or any ferrous alloy from deliveries of 50 tonnes or more of molten metal
Find out about the permit authorisation for casting iron, steel, or any ferrous alloy from deliveries of 50 tonnes or more of molten metal. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
De-sulphurising iron, steel, or any ferrous alloy
Find out about the permit authorisation for de-sulphurising iron, steel, or any ferrous alloy. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
Heat removal of non-metallic contaminants
Find out about the permit authorisation for heating iron, steel, any ferrous alloy, non-ferrous metal, or non-ferrous metal alloy. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
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