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Refined lead, China
Hunan, China27.80°N 111.60°E
computed criticality10/100
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China #1 refined lead producer (~40%+)
2024Fault line
Lead, most of it used in starter and backup batteries, is refined foremost by China, often from recycling. An old metal but still structural for automotive and grids.
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Chinese producers
Glencore
Korea Zinc
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