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It defines a global emission intensity transition pathway based on IEA Net Zero (NZE) 2023 data, requiring utilities to reduce carbon intensity from 460 gCO2/kWh in 2025 to 0 by 2050. The criteria distinguish between existing capacity, which may be retrofitted with carbon capture or low-carbon co-firing, and new capacity, for which no new fossil fuel investments are eligible. 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Refining technical grade to battery grade typically costs between USD 1.5 and 2.5 per kg, with a yield loss of 3% to 5%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001291#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The production of lithium from minerals involves a two-stage process: mining and processing into concentrates (primarily spodumene), followed by refining into chemicals. In contrast, brine production involves evaporation and carbonization to produce lithium carbonate, which can then be converted to lithium hydroxide via the liming route.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001291#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Price discovery for lithium relies on price-reporting agencies (PRAs) such as Argus Media, Asian Metals, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Fastmarkets, S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Shanghai Metal Market. 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It details the physical characteristics of lithium deposits, the production processes for lithium carbonate and hydroxide, and the specific contractual elements that influence pricing. A significant portion of the guide is dedicated to analyzing price indices from major agencies like Argus Media, Fastmarkets, and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, providing tax administrations with a methodology to adjust for product quality, economic circumstances, and delivery terms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-002768#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Comparable Uncontrolled Price (CUP) method for lithium sales between related parties must consider three primary economic factors: product characteristics (physical properties and quality), economic circumstances at the time of the contract, and contractual terms (quantity, transport, payment, and refining costs).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-002768#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Lithium is primarily extracted from two commercial sources: brines and hard-rock minerals. 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