There are more than 332 lead mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in China, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest lead mines by production in China in 2022, according to GlobalData’s mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
1. Fankou Mine
The Fankou Mine is a underground mine located in Guangdong. It is owned by Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet and produced an estimated 92.46 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. The mine will operate until 2033. Buy the profile here.
2. Jiama Mine
Located in Tibet, the Jiama Mine is owned by China Gold International Resources. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 54.02 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. The mine will operate until 2050. Buy the profile here.
3. Ying Mine
The Ying Mine is located in Henan. It is owned by Silvercorp Metals and produced an estimated 27.17 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. The mine will operate until 2037. Buy the profile here.
4. Wulagen Lead and Zinc Mine
The Wulagen Lead and Zinc Mine, owned by Zijin Mining Group, is a surface mine located in Xinjiang Uyghur. The mine produced an estimated 18.23 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. The mine will operate until 2043. Buy the profile here.
5. Mines of Weng Qi
Owned by Yue Da Mining Holdings, the Mines of Weng Qi is a surface mine located in Inner Mongolia. It produced an estimated 11.44 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. Buy the profile here.
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GlobalData’s Mining Intelligence Center tracks production, consumption, imports and exports of 17 key commodities across 60 countries, whilst its Mines & Projects Database tracks over 30,000 mines and projects with 200+ data fields for each, including production, operating costs, equipment and key mine-site contacts.
