Lead is a heavy metal used in several industrial applications. Galena is a major lead-bearing mineral.

Key Information

Chemical symbol: Pb

Major mineral: Galena

Galena formula: PbS

Reported grade range: 50%–85% for lead-bearing materials; the percentage basis and assay must be confirmed for each lot

Applications

• Lead-acid batteries
• Certain electrical and telecommunications equipment
• Radiation-shielding materials
• Metal alloys
• Selected industrial and chemical processes

Commercial Information

Commercial value depends on lead content, associated metals, moisture, impurities, and physical form.

Available forms: Raw mineral ores

Export markets: Available for export; destination markets to be confirmed