There are more than 332 lead mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in the US, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest lead mines by production in the US 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. Red Dog Mine

The Red Dog Mine is a surface mine located in Alaska. It is owned by Teck Resources and produced an estimated 85 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.

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2. Sweetwater Mine

Located in Missouri, the Sweetwater Mine is owned by The Renco Group. The underground mine produced an estimated 36.72 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. Buy the profile here.

3. Buick Mine

The Buick Mine is located in Missouri. It is owned by The Renco Group and produced an estimated 34.52 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. Buy the profile here.

4. Brushy Creek Mine

The Brushy Creek Mine, owned by The Renco Group, is an underground mine located in Missouri. The mine produced an estimated 26.09 thousand tonnes of lead in 2022. Buy the profile here.

5. Fletcher Mine

Owned by The Renco Group, the Fletcher Mine is an underground mine located in Missouri. It produced an estimated 26.09 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.