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Lead: 5 things to look for in 2026
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Report summary
Treatment charges plunged in 2025, both concentrate and secondary feedstocks were in short supply. 2026 looks set to continue the trend with the added spice of silver price volatility leading to uncertain byproduct revenues.
Table of contents
- 1. US secondary lead production will grow
- 2. Government subsidy for ROW primary lead smelters.
- 3. Higher mine profit margins with the hike in silver prices
- 4. SLI demand is maintained but auxiliary EV batteries under threat.
- 5. Lead use in data centres will grow
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Lead mine cash margin curve for 2025 and varying price scenario for 2026
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