London Metal Exchange (LME) · USD
| Market | Price (USD/oz) | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
London Metal Exchange
viewing
LME · GB
|
$0.0569
per oz
|
Open |
|
Global Market
GLOBAL · XX
|
$0.0624
per oz
|
Open |
Lead is a heavy, malleable base metal primarily used in lead‑acid batteries for automotive starters and stationary backup power, with additional applications in cable sheathing, radiation shielding and specialty alloys; a large share of supply comes from recycled scrap. Its market importance is tied to battery demand and grid/storage needs, and pricing is driven by mine output and recycling rates, smelter capacity, environmental regulation, inventories and energy and transportation costs.