Calix Limited is starting to look like the Swiss army knife of Australian industry: the company’s patented kiln seems to have an unlimited number of applications, particularly in the realm of decarbonisation.

European giant Heidelberg Cement has adopted Calix’s kiln as a way to reduce emissions at its German cement plants, Australia’s big iron ore miners are investigating whether it can help make low-carbon steel, and alumina refiners are trialling its potential.