China’s largest lead producer, Henan Yuguang Gold and Lead, has announced plans to set up a lead-acid battery production line as part of a downstream expansion.
The firm, based in Henan province, has not decided on a capacity or location for the plant, news outlet Reuters has reported.
If the plans come to fruition it will be the first time Yuguang has made batteries, with Reuters reporting they will be for China’s automotive market.
The company’s 160,000 tonnes of lead recycling capacity will be upgraded by April or May next year, according to the company’s deputy chief engineer Li Gui.
The company has plans to set up 67 lead-acid battery collection and storage stations in six Chinese provinces, including Henan, Shaanxi and Shanxi, Li said in his presentation to the China Lead and Zinc Conference in Kunming. Around 10 are already in operation.
