Global lead mine production is forecast to reach about five-million tonnes by 2020 from 4.57-million tonnes as demand increases, representing a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%, says global research and consulting firm GlobalData, noting the automobile industry as a major demand driver. GlobalData’s report, ‘Global Lead Mining to 2020’, published in January, states that this growth can be attributed to various upcoming lead projects, including Australia’s Dugald River project. This is a development project by base metals mining, exploration and development company MMG.
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