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Falconbridge markets and sells refined lead and by-products produced at the Brunswick smelter, in Belledune, New Brunswick, Canada.
Operations
Falconbridge's Brunswick smelter is located 30 minutes northeast of the Brunswick mine, at a deep-water port on the Atlantic Ocean.
An important feed source for the smelter is lead concentrate from our Brunswick mine. Other concentrate feeds are shipped from mines throughout the world and stored under cover at the bulk handling operation until processed.
Recyclable feeds such as spent lead acid batteries, refining drosses from other smelters, lead metal scrap and lead-contaminated materials are also processed at the Brunswick smelter. All recycling processes are fully permitted and closely monitored by governmental agencies and Falconbridge's internal environmental management system.
Products
Refined Lead
- High-purity lead (99.99%)
- Corroding grade lead (99.97%)
- Custom lead alloys – calcium, tin, aluminum, copper, low-antimony
Refinery Co-products
- Antimony bullion
- Bismuth alloy
- Silver doré
- Copper matte
- Copper speiss
The main use of lead worldwide is for lead-acid batteries, used primarily for starting the engines of cars, trucks and buses. Other end uses include PVC plastics used in cable sheathing, lead sheet used in the building industry and industrial paints.
Quality & Safe Use
The proper use of lead is essential to ensure the protection of the environment and the health of workers. Information regarding the proper use of Falconbridge lead products is contained in our Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Lead (PDF – 43 KB)
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