The International Lead Trade International Lead Trade

The author has gathered information about all aspects of the industry and produced a concise review which covers everything from history and origins to future prospects. Written in six parts the book begins with a look at the scale and significance of the industry and goes on to illustrate the production process from mineralogy to production trends. Part three examines uses and consumption while part four looks at the industry organisation and structure including a study of trading patterns and arrangements. The fifth part surveys future prospects and the effect of pressing environmental concerns on market trends. The final part is an appendix of useful information and statistics. Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Acknowledgements , Pages x-xi Introduction , Pages xii-xiv CHAPTER 1 - Origins and history , Pages 3-13 CHAPTER 2 - The lead industry in profile , Pages 14-20 CHAPTER 3 - Mineralogy and reserves , Pages 23-31 CHAPTER 4 - Mining and concentration , Pages 32-37 CHAPTER 5 - Primary lead smelting and refining , Pages 38-55 CHAPTER 6 - The processing of scrap , Pages 56-75 CHAPTER 7 - Costs of production , Pages 76-84 CHAPTER 8 - Production patterns and trends , Pages 85-95 CHAPTER 9 - Properties and toxicology , Pages 99-106 CHAPTER 10 - Commercial specifications , Pages 107-109 CHAPTER 11 - Applications and end-uses , Pages 110-120 CHAPTER 12 - Influences on the demand for lead , Pages 121-137 CHAPTER 13 - Consumption patterns and trends , Pages 138-145 CHAPTER 14 - Trading patterns , Pages 149-166 CHAPTER 15 - Market structure and market power , Pages 167-180 CHAPTER 16 - Trading arrangements , Pages 181-197 CHAPTER 17 - Prices and price behaviour , Pages 198-223 CHAPTER 18 - New uses and new markets , Pages 227-238 CHAPTER 19 - The outlook for production , Pages 239-244 CHAPTER 20 - Lead and the environment , Pages 245-256 CHAPTER 21 - Future issues , Pages 257-267 APPENDIX A - Industry associations, information sources and research organisations , Pages 271-278 APPENDIX B - Statistical and technical data , Pages 279-308 Bibliography , Pages 309-312 Index , Pages 313-320