ATO depreciation rates for materials handling assets assets in the Mining industry, under Income Tax (Effective Life of Depreciating Assets) Determination 2025 (LI 2025/20).
5 assets listed.
| Asset | Effective life | Prime cost rate | Diminishing value rate | Applicable from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belt magnets, samplers, metal detectors and analysers | 15 years | 6.67% | 13.33% | 1 July 2025 |
| Bins, chutes, hoppers, bunkers and silos | 30 years | 3.33% | 6.67% | 1 July 2025 |
| Bins, chutes, hoppers, silos and storage bunkers | 30 years | 3.33% | 6.67% | 1 July 2025 |
| Bucket elevators | 25 years | 4.00% | 8.00% | 1 July 2025 |
| Conveyors | 25 years | 4.00% | 8.00% | 1 July 2025 |
The effective lives shown above are determined by the Commissioner of Taxation under section 40-100 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. The diminishing value rate equals 200% ÷ effective life (for assets acquired on or after 10 May 2006). The prime cost rate equals 100% ÷ effective life. You may alternatively self-assess effective life — see the ATO website for guidance.