Lead is transforming from a metal of industrial use to a financial tool, amidst its declining demand in traditional sectors ...

As electrification surges, the demand for lead—a traditional battery metal—wanes due to its toxic legacy. Stocks have piled up in LME warehouses, turning lead into a financial asset. Despite its ...

Lead prices were volatile in 2025 amid investor uncertainty and factors like tariff threats. The base metal is primarily ...

Scientists have issued a warning after finding toxic heavy metals in dozens of mainstream tampon products. In particular, lead was detected in all products tested, raising concerns about the impacts ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons.The FDA’s action follows the July ...

Fourteen popular brands of tampons sold in the U.S., U.K. and European Union have been found to contain toxic metals including lead, arsenic and cadmium, according to tests conducted by researchers at ...

Small lead-acid batteries are also widely used in hybrid and EVs for auxiliary functions such as lighting, door locks and ...