Global Lead Mining to 2035

GlobalData's "Global Lead Mining to 2035" provides a comprehensive coverage on the global lead industry. It provides historical and forecast data on lead production by country, production by company, reserves by country, world lead prices, lead consumption and lead consumption by country. The report also includes a demand drivers section providing information on factors that are affecting the global lead industry. It further profiles major lead producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects by region.

Global lead production is estimated to have increased by a marginal 0.7% in 2025 to reach 4,575.0 thousand tonnes (kt), with China, Russia, Peru, India, South Africa, Turkey, and Ireland playing a pivotal role by accounting for 63.7% of this total.

The output growth was primarily driven by the new projects and restarts in China (Huoshaoyun mine), Russia (Ozernoe ramp-up), Ireland (Tara mine restart), and expansions in India. Similarly, Peru and South Africa also saw gains from higher ore grades and improved operational efficiency.

However, these gains were mostly offset by output declines in Australia, the US, and Kazakhstan, driven by declining ore grades and the closure of mines such as the Lady Loretta and Red Dog.

Looking ahead to 2026, global production is anticipated to grow by 2.2% to reach 4,677.3kt, supported by planned increases in China, Mexico, Peru, Kazakhstan, India, Brazil, and Russia which will offset projected declines in the US and Poland.

Scope

• The report contains an overview of the global lead mining industry including key demand driving factors affecting the global lead mining industry. It provides detailed information on reserves, reserves by country, production, production by country, production by company, major operating mines, competitive landscape, major exploration and development projects.

Reasons to Buy

• To gain an understanding of the global lead mining industry, relevant driving factors
• To understand historical and forecast trend on global lead production
• To identify key players in the global lead mining industry
• To identify major active, exploration and development projects by region