Calcium |
Ireland's production of gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) in 2006 was approx. 700 thousand tonnes. World production of gypsum in 2006 was 142.5 millions tonnes.
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Zinc |
In 2006, Ireland produced around 425000 tonnes of zinc, around 4% of the world total. |
Lead |
In 2006, Ireland produced 61800 tonnes of lead from mining. The total amount of lead mined in 2006 was 3.5 million tonnes. |
In 2006, Ireland's production of refined lead was 25000 tonnes. Total world production of refined lead in 2006 was 8 million
tonnes.
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