Calculate Embedded Emissions for Unwrought Aluminium (HS7601)

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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.

26 FEBRUARY 2024 AL CIRCLE

Lava Blue's PRiSM facility poised for HPA commercial production

EDITED BY : RUPANKAR MAJUMDER 2MINS READ

Lava Blue is progressing with developing its Predictive Research into Specialty Materials (PRiSM) centre towards small-scale commercial production.

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The Centre for Predictive Research into Specialty Materials (PRiSM) by Lava Blue, situated in Redlands, Brisbane, was established to explore and showcase the scalability of processing methods for high-purity materials. PRiSM integrates research, development, and demonstration capabilities within a facility enriched with sensors and equipped for machine learning applications.

The manufacturer of high-purity materials initiated its collaboration with the Queensland University of Technology in 2018 to devise a method for producing high-purity alumina (HPA) from sapphire-bearing kaolin clay deposits located in northwest Queensland.

HPA, an indispensable material for manufacturing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and enhancing the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries, is produced by Lava Blue using a proprietary process. This process can utilise various low-cost inputs, including mine waste from Vecco Group and cobalt/nickel mining activities of Queensland Pacific Metals.

Lava Blue aims to transition its PRiSM facility from research and demonstration to small-scale commercial production, targeting an annual output of 800–1000 tonnes of HPA. This expansion will not only bolster HPA production but also enable Lava Blue to showcase the versatility of its processing systems by manufacturing other high-value materials for battery production.

Michael McCann, the Managing Director of Lava Blue, said, "This rapidly growing battery industry cluster makes Queensland a very attractive location for Lava Blue to invest and grow its business, and most importantly, work closely with the world-class universities here to build the highly skilled workforce that is essential for a future battery industry."

"We believe the battery industry cluster that has already been developing in south-east Queensland for the past decade, combined with local processing of Queensland's minerals to the high purity, high-value battery materials needed, will make Queensland a significant global supplier to what will be one of the pillars of the global economy in the 21^st century."

Scott Stewart, the Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals of Queensland, welcomed the achievement and said, "I've seen first-hand the innovative work Lava Blue is doing, and it's exciting to know they're continuing to grow."

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