Lead
Companies
Key Companies in the Lead Value Chain
The Lead industry encompasses at least 5 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 4.5 million tonnes (mined) and prices around 1,950-2,050 $/tonne, the Lead market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.
Annual Production
4.5 million
tonnes (mined)
Market Price
1,950-2,050
$/tonne
Top Producer
China
45% share
Companies Tracked
5
Major Producers and Processors
The following companies are key participants in the Lead supply chain:
Glencore
Major lead miner and smelter globally; operates lead mines in Australia (Mount Isa) and Kazakhstan
Hindustan Zinc (Vedanta)
Major integrated zinc-lead producer operating mines in Rajasthan, India
Doe Run Company
Operates the only primary lead smelter in North America at Herculaneum, Missouri (now closed for primary; recycling continues)
Clarios (formerly Johnson Controls)
Worlds largest automotive battery manufacturer and lead-acid battery recycler; processes millions of spent batteries annually
Ecobat Technologies
One of the worlds largest lead recyclers, operating secondary smelters that process spent lead-acid batteries
Corporate Strategy Trends
Major consumers of Lead across the lead-acid batteries and radiation shielding sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 45% concentration in China.
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Uses & Applications
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Supply Chain
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Mining & Processing
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Refining & Grade Specs
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Recycling
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Substitutes
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