Why Lead?

Lead Today

Lead-acid batteries account for approximately 80 per cent of global lead consumption and are what starts virtually every car, hybrid vehicle and electric bike or e-bike (pictured left). Australians buy around 6 million lead-acid batteries each year and around 87% of them are recycled.

Lead-acid batteries also have a key role in sustainable power systems such as solar and wind power generation. They are also used in emergency power systems in hospitals, electric fork lift trucks, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) for computers, and remote access power systems.

Lead Acid Batteries

Although new types of battery are being developed for specialist applications, lead-acid batteries will continue to be a major part of the energy storage market for many years to come because of their unique power handling capacity and low cost.

Lead is also an essential component in the glass and plastics industries. Due to the density and malleability of lead it provides the greatest level of protection from radiation to staff working in hospitals, dental surgeries, laboratories and nuclear installations.

Rosslyn Hill Mining is a member of the International Lead Association (ILA) which promotes and champions the safe and sustainable production and use of lead products.