Calculate Embedded Emissions for Unwrought Aluminium (HS7601)

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Payable emissions (tCO₂e/t)

Total CBAM Cost (€)

Notes:
There may be a difference when calculating the price with respect to import volume, carbon price, and benchmark emissions, as the embedded formula may result in minor variations due to decimal rounding. Therefore, the actual value may vary.

CBAM is applicable to trade volumes starting from 50 metric tonnes. For trade volumes below 50 metric tonnes, CBAM does not apply.

Usage Procedure – How to use the CBAM Calculator Sheet

Enter or update values only in the INPUT
PARAMETERS section (Highlighted in blue) , including
the carbon price, benchmark emissions, CBAM
chargeable percentage (as per the phase-in year),
and imported quantity.

The system will automatically calculate the payable
emissions and the total CBAM cost (€) based on the
inputs provided.

Notes:
• Change any input value to automatically update CBAM cost.
• Formula used: Carbon price × payable emissions × quantity.
• Model aligned with CBAM supplier-side illustrative methodology.

12 JUNE 2026 AL CIRCLE

Is China’s critical mineral refining network the hidden backbone of AI, EV, defence?

EDITED BY : NILANJANA BANERJEE 2MINS READ

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China is marking its footprint as the world's leading processor of critical minerals, extending its influence well beyond mining into the refining stage, which highlights modern technologies. The country currently dominates refined production for 19 of the world's 20 key critical minerals, including gallium, graphite, rare earths and lithium that are driving growth across the sectors of electric vehicle (EV), artificial intelligence (AI) and defence, amongst others.

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China’s refining dominance is especially manifested in battery and electrification supply chains. It accounts for nearly 96 per cent of global refined graphite production and 95 per cent of manganese refining capacity, both essential for EV batteries and energy storage systems.

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Moreover, the country processes around 91 per cent of global rare earth exploration and production, which is widely used in permanent magnets for EVs and wind turbines.

China's influence also extends into the rapidly spreading base of AI and semiconductor sectors. It is a key refining leader of several strategic critical minerals, such as gallium, silicon, germanium and indium. All of these critical minerals play a vital role in data centre infrastructure, fibre optics, semiconductors, and power electronics.

Additionally, the nation maintains a strong position in refining minerals vital to aerospace, defence and heavy industrial applications. Some of these are molybdenum, titanium, zirconium, tungsten, and vanadium, used for manufacturing military equipment, industrial machinery, advanced alloys and jet engines.

As the demand for clean energy, digital technologies and defence equipment gains momentum on the global platform, China's broad-based refining network ascends to secure a more prominent spotlight for shaping international critical minerals supply chains.