Clean Energy Regulations 2011
Division 8Smelting zinc
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Division 8—Smelting zinc
308 (1) Smelting zinc is the chemical transformation of either or both of: (a) concentrated mineralised zinc compounds; and (b) zinc‑bearing secondary materials; to produce zinc metal (Zn) with a concentration of zinc of at least 99.95%. (2) Smelting zinc is specified as an emissions‑intensive trade‑exposed activity. (3) Smelting zinc 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 zinc that: (a) has a concentration of zinc of at least 99.95%; 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.