LEAD PRICE — AFRICA
Reference price, ore grades, payable % and export notes for lead producers and traders in Africa. MetalPulse never shows a bare price — every figure carries source, units, market type and timestamp.
Reference price and source
Quoted as USD per tonne (LME), sourced from LME Pb cash settlement. Local-currency conversion uses the central bank mid-rate at calculation time. We classify each row as live, delayed, proxy or forecast.
Ore grades and concentrate basis
Typical ranges: concentrate 55–75 % Pb; ore 3–10 %. Always specify dry metric tonne (DMT) basis when negotiating — moisture deduction is separate.
Payable % and buyer deductions
95 % (3 % unit deductible). Common deductions: TC $100–200/dmt, Bi/Sb/Ag credits or penalties.
Export from Africa
Most African producers export via Walvis Bay (Namibia), Durban (South Africa), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Beira (Mozambique). Pricing is USD-denominated and converted to local currency at sale.
Frequently asked questions
What is today's lead price?
MetalPulse tracks the LME Pb cash settlement live. The number on this page is updated continuously; the full dashboard shows the exact age and source classification.
How is lead ore valued?
Value = tonnes × grade fraction × recovery × payable % × reference price, then less treatment/refining charges and transport. Use the ore value calculator below.
What is the typical payable % for lead?
95 % (3 % unit deductible)