Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2003 | 38600 | Metric tons, lead content | NA |
| 2004 | 31300 | Metric tons, lead content | -18.91% |
| 2005 | 45800 | Metric tons, lead content | 46.33% |
| 2006 | 53000 | Metric tons, lead content | 15.72% |
| 2007 | 44800 | Metric tons, lead content | -15.47% |
| 2008 | 33477 | Metric tons, lead content | -25.27% |
| 2009 | 27000 | Metric tons, lead content | -19.35% |
| 2010 | 32461 | Metric tons, lead content | 20.23% |
| 2011 | 30675 | Metric tons, lead content | -5.50% |
| 2012 | 30000 | Metric tons, lead content | -2.20% |