Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 955000 | Metric tons, lead content | NA |
| 2004 | 998000 | Metric tons, lead content | 4.50 % |
| 2005 | 1140000 | Metric tons, lead content | 14.23 % |
| 2006 | 1330000 | Metric tons, lead content | 16.67 % |
| 2007 | 1410000 | Metric tons, lead content | 6.02 % |
| 2008 | 1500000 | Metric tons, lead content | 6.38 % |
| 2009 | 1600000 | Metric tons, lead content | 6.67 % |
