Insight
Smelters - The conversion cost dilemma
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Report summary
The reporting of conversion cost is different for each metal. This Insight defines a common basis whereby the conversion costs for zinc, copper and aluminium smelters can be compared. The effect of by-product and energy credits is also examined. The key drivers are highlighted, as are the effects these have on the conversion costs for the different metals smelting operations.
Table of contents
- Executive summary
- Every smelter is not the same
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Costs have risen, with aluminium the highest cost of the group
- Gross conversion cost comparison - Energy
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At market peaks, copper smelter costs driven by acid price
- Net conversion cost – Global average
- Conclusions
Tables and charts
This report includes 10 images and tables including:
- Smelters - The conversion cost dilemma: Table 1
- Gross conversion cost – Global average
- Breakdown of gross conversion cost – Zinc smelters
- Breakdown of gross conversion cost – Copper smelters
- Smelters - The conversion cost dilemma: Image 4
- Energy price – Global average
- Smelters - The conversion cost dilemma: Image 6
- Smelters - The conversion cost dilemma: Image 7
- Gross conversion cost comparison - Consumables
- Smelters - The conversion cost dilemma: Image 9
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