Processing discount
A royalty discount applies to base metals processed within Queensland to a particular metal content.
Processing includes leaching, refining, smelting and solvent extraction electro winning (SX-EW).
The discount is applied to the royalty payable.
In the table below, you can find a list of discounted minerals, the minimum metal content required and the relevant discount.
Discounted minerals
| Mineral | Minimum metal content | Discount on processed mineral |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | 50% | 20% |
| Copper, iron ore | 95% | 20% |
| Lead | 95% | 25% |
| Tantalum, zinc | 95% | 35% |
| Manganese | 75% | 35% |
| Molybdenum | 56% | 20% |
| Nickel | 70% | 20% |
| Tungsten | 89% | 20% |
- Last reviewed: 7 Sep 2022
- Last updated: 2 Dec 2021
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