LEAD CONCENTRATE (Pb)

Lead is one of the oldest metals used by humanity. Ancient alchemists considered lead to be the oldest metal, giving it an iconic status. It is rarely found in pure form in nature, but it is comparatively easy to process, which is why it has been known to humanity since the dawn of history.

Areas of Use

Lead is a commonly used metal today, with automotive battery production one of the primary areas of use. It is also used to produce cable sheathing in electronics, ammunition, radiation shielding in astronomy, and fuel additive in petrochemistry. Due to its widespread use, lead mining is a significant branch of the mining industry today. Turkey, as in several other countries around the globe, has lead mining and enrichment operations.