Lead

World Lead, Zinc Markets Post Surpluses in Jan-Apr 2026: ILZSG

In the meantime, the global refined zinc market recorded a larger surplus of 145,000 tonnes, with inventories increasing by 58,000 tonnes.

Global Lead Market Records Surplus as Inventories Decline- ILZSG

Refined lead metal production expanded at a faster pace, rising 1.7% over the same period.

ILZSG Posted Surplus World Lead Market in H1 2025

However, these were partially balanced by reductions in Brazil, Kazakhstan and the U.S.

ILZSG Posted Surplus World Lead Market in Jan-Apr '25

According to the ILZSG monthly figures, the overall monthly output of lead mines worldwide in April of this year was 380.1 kt.

ILZSG Published Annual Review of 2024 Lead Market Trends

The lead mine output totalled 4.555 million tonnes in 2024, up from 4.469 million tonnes in 2023.

US Targets Scrap to Close the Critical Minerals Gap

Most of the challenges can be overcome with the right policy mix, both at national and international level, according to the IEA.

ILZSG Announced Lead Market Outlook for 2024 and 2025

The global lead mine supply is likely to record 1.7% growth this year to 4.54 million tonnes.

ILZSG: World Lead Market Ended in Surplus During H1 2024

The refined lead metal production during this period has declined by 0.8%.

Global Lead Market Posted Surplus, Says ILZSG Bulletin

The lead mine output totalled 1.380 million tonnes in Jan-Apr’24, compared with 1.375 million tonnes a year before.

ILZSG Published Lead Metal Outlook for 2024

The global supply of refined lead metal is expected to exceed demand by 40,000 tonnes in 2024, ILZSG noted.

ILZSG: Global Refined Lead Metal Output Surged in 2023

The lead inventories rose by 123kt to total 447kt at the end of the year, ILZSG report said.

ILZSG: Global Refined Lead Demand to Witness Surge

The apparent usage is expected to rise in India, Mexico, Taiwan and Vietnam, but is likely to fall in the Republic of Korea.

ILZSG Announced 2022 Lead Metal Market Trends

The refined lead metal output declined by 0.7%, despite increases in China, India, Japan and Taiwan.

Global Lead Market Posted Modest Deficit, Says ILZSG Bulletin

Meantime, global lead metal usage recorded marginal decline from 6.062 million tonnes to 5.982 million tonnes over the year.

ILZSG Reported Modest Deficit in World Lead Market

The global lead mine production increased marginally by 1.8% from January to April in 2022.

World Lead Market Ended in Surplus

The refined lead metal production during this period surged higher modestly by 3.9% to total 10.118 million tonnes.

ILZSG Announced Lead Metal Outlook for 2021 and 2022

The world lead mine supply is forecast to rise by 4.1% to 4.68 million tonnes in 2021, followed by 2.8% surge in 2022 to total 4.81 million tonnes.

Aqua Metals Ended 2020 on a Robust Note

For the year 2020, the company was not in commercial production.

Glencore Declares Canadian Smelter Shutdown, 420 Jobs at Risk

The company has arrived at the unavoidable conclusion that the smelter is not sustainable, after thoroughly assessing all possible options.

ILZSG Lead Metal Outlook for 2019 and 2020

The world lead mine supply is forecast to rise by 1.76% to 4.7 million tonnes in 2019, followed by 3.9% surge in 2020 to total 4.94 million tonnes.

ILZSG: World Lead Market Ended in Deficit

The refined lead metal production during this period surged higher modestly by 1.8% to total 5.740 million tonnes.

Global Market for Refined Lead Metal Ended in Deficit

The refined lead metal production during this period recorded a surge of 2.3% to total 4.833 million tonnes.

ILZSG: World Lead Market Deficit at 39,000 Tonnes

The refined lead metal production during this period recorded a jump of 2.3% to total 3.870 million tonnes.

Global Lead Supply to Exceed Demand by 71k Tonnes

The world lead mine production is expected to total 4.75 million tonnes in 2019.

Global Refined Lead Market Hit Modest Deficit in 2018

The world refined lead metal production grew slightly by 0.6% in 2018.