Lead ore and concentrate producers are expected to face higher operating costs due to regulatory changes that are likely to come into effect in 2017 to reduce lead emissions, Says the New Study on ASDReports

Wednesday 17 December 2014, Amsterdam

The new report now available on ASDReports, comprehensively covers the world’s historic data on global reserves, and historic and forecast data for global lead production and consumption to 2020, and major exporting and importing nations. The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major lead mining companies and information on the major active, exploration and development projects.

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• Gain an understanding of the global lead mining industry; the relevant drivers and restraining factors to better position your business for future growth
• Historical data, forecast production and consumption along with trade and the competitive landscape will provide the upper hand over competitors
• Understand the key market trends and growth opportunities within global lead mining industry to drive your business forward

Additional report highlights
Lead poisoning in China has led to a number of deaths. Around 20 major lead pollution cases were recorded, with occurrences of poisoning particularly high around smelting and lead-acid battery manufacturing units. Considering that China is a major producer and consumer of lead, suspended particulate matter resulting from use of heavy metals such as lead is a major cause of concern with Henan, Yunnan, Shaanxi, and Hunan being the worst affected provinces. The problem is high on the Chinese agenda and under its 12th five-year plan (2011–2015), the government has initiated measures to reduce the use of heavy metals by taking stringent action on companies that fail to adopt proper environmental and safety standards.

China accounted for around 55% of global mine production in 2013, according to USGS, followed by Australia with 13%, the US with 6%, Peru with 5%, Mexico with 4%, and India, Russia and Bolivia with 2% each. Other producing countries include Sweden, Poland, South Africa, Ireland and Canada. China was the leading producer with 3Mt of lead mine production in 2013. According to the USGS, the primary producing provinces are Henan, Jiangsu, Yunnan, Shaanxi, Jiangxi, Guangxi Guangdong, Anhui, Gansu, Hunan and Inner Mongolia.