In this piece, we will take a look at the top five lead producing countries in the world. For more countries, head on over to Top 12 Lead Producing Countries in the World.
5. United Mexican States
Lead Mine Production in 2021 in metric tons: 270,000
In the south of the United States of America is the United Mexican States, also known as Mexico. Mexico has a large land border with the U.S., which leads to a strong trading relationship between the countries. In addition to being the fifth largest producer of lead in the world, having produced 270,000 metric tons, it has the fifth largest lead reserves in the world which stand at 5.6 million tons.
4. Republic of Peru
Lead Mine Production in 2021 in metric tons: 280,000
The Republic of Peru is a South American country with a $556 billion GDP and a GDP per capita of $16,132, both in purchasing power parity terms. Peru has been among the top five lead producing countries in the world for two decades. At the same time, the country has the fourth largest lead reserves in the world, which stood at 6.4 million tons as of 2021. Some of Peru’s largest lead producing companies are Volcan Compañía Minera S.A.A. and Empresa Minera Los Quenuales S.A.
3. United States of America
Lead Mine Production in 2021 in metric tons: 300,000
The United States of America is the world’s largest economy in nominal terms, the only superpower, and one of the most technologically advanced nations on the planet. America produced three hundred thousand metric tons of lead in 2021, as well as 990 thousand from secondary sources such as scrap yards. Some of America’s largest mines are located in Missouri and Alaska. Most of America’s lead is used in battery production, and as its secondary lead production suggests, it also has a vast number of scrap facilities as well. The U.S. also has the fourth highest lead reserves in the world, which sit at five million tons.
2. Commonwealth of Australia
Lead Mine Production in 2021 in metric tons: 500,000
The Commonwealth of Australia is an Oceanic country and a highly developed region. It is also a global mining powerhouse and leads the world in producing several minerals. There are several lead mines in Australia, and it was also the first metal to be mined in the country with the first production taking place in 1841. Australia’s largest operating mines are located in the Northern regions of the country, and one of its oldest mines is the Broken Hills mine located in South Australia. It also exports large quantities of lead to the United Kingdom and South Korea.
1. People’s Republic of China
Lead Mine Production in 2021 in metric tons: 2,000,000
The People’s Republic of China is the world’s largest lead producer, having churned out a massive two million metric tons of lead in 2021. Therefore, a large portion of the world’s mines are in China and some of the largest are located in Guangdong and Henan.
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