Mar 2017
Strike for Lead in United States
An employee strike began in March at an Idaho lead mine, reducing its production by 90% for the first ten months of 2017.
Commodity
Lead
The commodity known as lead is a dense, soft, and malleable metal that has been used for thousands of years. Its origin can be traced back to ancient times, where it was first discovered and mined in several regions, including Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and Greece. Throughout history, lead has been used for various purposes due to its unique properties. Its primary uses include: 1. Manufacturing of batteries: Lead...
The commodity known as lead is a dense, soft, and malleable metal that has been used for thousands of years. Its origin can be traced back to ancient times, where it was first discovered and mined in several regions, including Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and Greece. Throughout history, lead has been used for various purposes due to its unique properties. Its primary uses include:
- Manufacturing of batteries: Lead is a crucial component in the production of lead-acid batteries, which are commonly used in automobiles and other vehicles for starting, lighting, and ignition systems.
- Construction and building materials: Lead is used in the production of solders, pipe joints, and sheet lead, which are used in construction, plumbing, and roofing applications.
- Protective shielding: Lead is used in the creation of protective barriers, such as those found in X-ray rooms and nuclear reactors, due to its radiation shielding properties.
Lead is primarily produced through mining and smelting processes. The ore containing lead is first extracted from the ground and then crushed into smaller pieces. It undergoes a series of chemical treatments, including roasting, to convert the lead sulfide into oxides. The resulting lead oxides are then reduced using coal or coke, producing 95-97% pure lead. Further refining processes, such as electrolysis, are employed to obtain lead of higher purity levels.
Production
Mined Lead
Lead is a soft, heavy metal used primarily in batteries, ammunition, and weights, extracted from galena ore through smelting.
Lead is a soft, heavy metal used primarily in batteries, ammunition, and weights, extracted from galena ore through smelting.
Trade
Lead Ore
Lead ores and concentrates are mined from underground deposits as lead sulfide or galena and refined into pure lead for use in batteries, ammunition, radiation shielding, and other applications.
Lead ores and concentrates are mined from underground deposits as lead sulfide or galena and refined into pure lead for use in batteries, ammunition, radiation shielding, and other applications.
Trade
Lead Oxide
Lead oxides are a significant commodity used in the production of batteries, plastics, paint, and other products, produced from lead ore or metal through chemical reactions.
Lead oxides are a significant commodity used in the production of batteries, plastics, paint, and other products, produced from lead ore or metal through chemical reactions.
Trade
Lead Products
Lead is a naturally occurring soft blue-gray metal with high malleability and corrosion resistance, primarily extracted from ore deposits through mining, refining, and smelting processes to be used in various application...
Lead is a naturally occurring soft blue-gray metal with high malleability and corrosion resistance, primarily extracted from ore deposits through mining, refining, and smelting processes to be used in various applications including batteries, ammunition, and chemical products.
Trade
Lead Monoxide
Lead monoxide, also known as litharge and massicot, is a 99.9% pure trade commodity primarily produced from lead and used in various industries including manufacturing batteries, welding rods, glass, and ceramics.
Lead monoxide, also known as litharge and massicot, is a 99.9% pure trade commodity primarily produced from lead and used in various industries including manufacturing batteries, welding rods, glass, and ceramics.
Trade
Lead Powders
Lead is a versatile industrial metal used for producing batteries, ammunition, radiation shielding, solders, plumbing materials, certain types of glass, and ceramic glazes.
Lead is a versatile industrial metal used for producing batteries, ammunition, radiation shielding, solders, plumbing materials, certain types of glass, and ceramic glazes.
Trade
Unwrought Refined Lead
Lead is a highly versatile metal used in various applications including batteries, solders, ammunition, and radiation shielding.
Lead is a highly versatile metal used in various applications including batteries, solders, ammunition, and radiation shielding.
Trade
Unwrought Lead-Antimony
Lead is a significant trade commodity used primarily in battery production due to its enhanced hardness and corrosion resistance from added antimony.
Lead is a significant trade commodity used primarily in battery production due to its enhanced hardness and corrosion resistance from added antimony.
Trade
Unwrought Lead
Lead is a versatile metal primarily obtained from zinc ore deposits or smelting other ores, used mainly for battery production and various industrial applications requiring its shielding properties or malleability.
Lead is a versatile metal primarily obtained from zinc ore deposits or smelting other ores, used mainly for battery production and various industrial applications requiring its shielding properties or malleability.
Trade
Lead Scrap
Lead is a recyclable metal commodity obtained from industrial residues such as battery manufacturing waste, smelter byproducts, and recycling materials.
Lead is a recyclable metal commodity obtained from industrial residues such as battery manufacturing waste, smelter byproducts, and recycling materials.
Market intelligence
Relevant Events
2017
Processing Startup for Lead in United States
A new secondary lead refinery in Nevada was completed, expected to produce about 80 tons per day of high‑purity refined lead using electrochemical recycling technology.
2017
Reserve Revision for Lead in Peru
Peruvian lead reserves were revised upward based on a government report, increasing the country’s reported reserves to 6,000 tons.
2013
Processing Shutdown for Lead in United States
The last primary lead smelter in the United States was closed in 2013, increasing reliance on imported refined lead.
Dec 2008
Mine Closure for Lead in Australia
Xstrata suspended operations at the McArthur River zinc‑lead mine in December 2008 after a Federal Court decision barred expansion plans.
Dec 2008
Mine Closure for Lead in United States
Teck temporarily shut down operations at Pend Oreille mine in mid‑December 2008 due to reduced zinc demand, placing the complex on care‑and‑maintenance status.
Dec 2008
Mine Closure for Lead in United States
Apollo Gold Corp. halted mining operations at the Montana Tunnels mine in early December 2008 after exhausting its ore stockpile.
Dec 2008
Ownership Change for Lead in United States
Exide Technologies entered a joint‑venture MOU with Leoch Battery Corp. in December 2008 to manufacture automotive batteries in China.
Nov 2008
Mine Closure for Lead in Australia
CBH Resources reduced ore production at its Endeavor mine by over 55% in November 2008, shifting to a lower output schedule.
Nov 2008
Processing Startup for Lead in United States
RSR Corp’s smelter was restarted in late November 2008 after fire damage repairs.
27 Oct 2008
Infrastructure Disruption for Lead in United States
Red Dog shipping season ended October 27 2008 earlier than expected; the last vessel left port without a full shipment due to adverse weather and sea conditions.
Oct 2008
Processing Shutdown for Lead in United States
Doe Run temporarily closed one furnace of its primary lead smelter in October 2008, reducing monthly refined lead output.
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