Lead ore

Description:

A natural mineral containing lead in economically significant quantities.

Main view:

Galena (PbS) is a major source of lead.

Application:

Mining and processing to produce lead used in the manufacture of batteries, cable sheathing, pigments, alloys and radiation shielding.

Mining:

The main producing countries are China, Australia, the USA and Russia.

Lead ore is an important resource for obtaining lead required in various industrial and domestic applications due to its density, softness and resistance to corrosion.