Clean Energy Regulations 2011
Division 11Alumina refining
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Division 11—Alumina refining
311 (1) Alumina refining is the physical and chemical transformation of bauxite (which is an ore containing mineralised aluminium compounds) into alumina (aluminium oxide (Al2O3)) with a concentration of aluminium oxide of at least 95%. (2) Alumina refining is specified as an emissions‑intensive trade‑exposed activity. (3) Alumina refining is a highly emissions‑intensive activity.
Note: See Part 4.
(4) The basis for the issue of free carbon units is by a tonne of alumina (aluminium oxide (Al2O3)) that: (a) has a concentration of aluminium oxide of at least 95%; and (b) is produced by carrying on the emissions‑intensive trade‑exposed activity; and (c) is of saleable quality.
Note: Saleable quality is explained in Part 2.