Non-ferrous metals
Information about the activities we regulate that involve the production or processing of non-ferrous metals including in foundries and separation of scrap metals and the authorisation you'll need to carry on each activity.
Processing via metallurgical, chemical, electrolytic processes or via melting
Find out about the permit authorisation for processing via metallurgical, chemical, electrolytic processes or via melting. This is a Schedule 20 activity.
Producing, melting or recovering cadmium, mercury or their alloys
Find out about the permit authorisation for producing, melting, or recovering cadmium, mercury, or their alloys. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
Melting, refining and casting foundry more than 5 tonnes
Find out about the permit authorisation for melting, refining, and casting foundry more than 5 tonnes. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
Melting, refining and casting foundry less than 5 tonnes capacity or tin and tin alloys
Find out about the permit authorisation for melting, refining and casting foundry less than 5 tonnes capacity or tin and tin alloys. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
Separation of scrap metal via heat
Find out about the permit authorisation for separation of scrap metal via heat. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
Galvanising zinc and zinc alloys
Find out about the permit authorisation for galvanising zinc and zinc alloys. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
Die-casting zinc, aluminium, magnesium or their alloys
Find out about the permit authorisation for die-casting zinc, aluminium, magnesium or their alloys. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
Heat removal of non-metallic contaminants
Find out about the permit authorisation for heat removal of non-metallic contaminants. This is a Schedule 26 activity.
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