Lead ore and concentrates shortage

Lead has a base-life-index of between 30-60 years at current rate of extraction.

If the consumption level of developing countries were to grow to that of rich industrial countries, then lead reserves would only last 3.4 more years (1994 estimate).

1. Long-term shortage of metalliferous ores and metal scrap

1. Instability of lead trade

1. Lead as an environmental pollutant

1. Representing lead industry

1. Shortage