World Production of Lead in Mines

Mining of lead is found in more than 40 countries. However, production is more concentrated than what this figure indicates, because 12 countries according to Table 43.3 account for about 90% of the world s production. The reserves are estimated at 64 000 ktonne (world total) of which Australia has 15 000 and China and the United States 9000 ktonne each. 

Country Production thousand tonnes Percentage of total production Country Production thousand tonnes Percentage of total production 

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