There are more than 327 lead mines in operation globally, of which 13 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 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. Red Dog Mine
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The Red Dog Mine is a surface mine located in Alaska. It is owned by Teck Resources and produced an estimated 90.67 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
2. Sweetwater Mine
Located in Missouri, the Sweetwater Mine is owned by The Renco Group. The underground mine produced an estimated 53.86 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. 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 22.9 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. Buy the profile here.
4. Greens Creek Mine
The Greens Creek Mine, owned by Hecla Mining, is an underground mine located in Alaska. The mine produced an estimated 17.74 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2037. Buy the profile here.
5. Lucky Friday Mine
Owned by Hecla Mining, the Lucky Friday Mine is an underground mine located in Idaho. It produced an estimated 17.73 thousand tonnes of lead in 2023. The mine will operate until 2042. Buy the profile here.
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