There are more than 327 lead mines in operation globally, of which 29 are in China, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest lead mines by production in China in 2023, 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. Xitieshan Lead and Zinc Mine

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The Xitieshan Lead and Zinc Mine is a surface mine located in Qinghai. It is owned by Western Mining Group and produced an estimated 38.97 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.

2. Chifeng Bayannur Mine

Located in Inner Mongolia, the Chifeng Bayannur Mine is owned by China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group). The surface mine produced an estimated 34.03 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. Buy the profile here.

3. Fankou Mine

The Fankou Mine is located in Guangdong. It is owned by Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet and produced an estimated 31.11 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2033. Buy the profile here.

4. Ying Mine

The Ying Mine, owned by Silvercorp Metals, is an underground mine located in Henan. The mine produced an estimated 27.58 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2037. Buy the profile here.

5. Wulagen Lead and Zinc Mine

Owned by Zijin Mining Group, the Wulagen Lead and Zinc Mine is a surface mine located in Xinjiang Uyghur. It produced an estimated 21 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2043. Buy the profile here.

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