Unwrought Refined Lead

Dec 2008

Mine Closure for Lead in Australia

Mine Closure Australia Lead

Xstrata suspended operations at the McArthur River zinc‑lead mine in December 2008 after a Federal Court decision barred expansion plans.

Nov 2008

Mine Closure for Lead in Australia

Mine Closure Australia Lead

CBH Resources reduced ore production at its Endeavor mine by over 55% in November 2008, shifting to a lower output schedule.

31 Dec 2005

Mine Closure for Lead in Australia

Mine Closure Australia Lead

Xstrata ceased operations at its Mt Isa Lead Mine on December 31, 2005, due to depleted reserves.

Oct 2005

Accident for Lead in Australia

Accident Australia Lead

CBH Ltd.'s Endeavor Mine in Australia suffered a sidewall and roof failure in October 2005, causing a six‑month backfill delay and production disruption.

Sep 2005

Mine Opening for Lead in Australia

Mine Opening Australia Lead

Ivernia Inc. officially opened its Magellan lead mine in Western Australia in September 2005, adding 50,000 t of concentrates to output.

Sep 2005

Processing Startup for Lead in Australia

Processing Startup Australia Lead

Intec Ltd. began a 4 t/d pilot processing plant at the Hellyer Metals lead‑zinc project in Tasmania in September 2005.

Aug 2005

Mine Expansion for Lead in Australia

Mine Expansion Australia Lead

Xstrata announced in August 2005 that it would convert the McArthur River zinc‑lead mine to open‑pit operation, increasing throughput and extending mine life.

Aug 2005

Regulatory Change for Lead in Australia

Regulatory Change Australia Lead

Xstrata filed an environmental impact statement for the McArthur River conversion in August 2005, delaying approval until 2006.

May 2005

Ownership Change for Lead in Australia

Ownership Change Australia Lead

Terramin Australia formed a joint partnership with Zinifex in May 2005 to invest up to $6 million in the Mennennie Dam lead‑zinc exploration project.

Apr 2005

Ownership Change for Lead in Australia

Ownership Change Australia Lead

Ivernia Inc. bought out its partner's 49% stake in the Magellan mine in April 2005, gaining full ownership.

Feb 2005

Project Delay for Lead in Australia

Project Delay Australia Lead

Zinifex declared a force majeure on its Century Mine concentrate shipments in February 2005, halting production for 11½ days.