Galena, the main ore of lead, is the Missouri state mineral, designated in 1967 under statute section 10.047. Read on October 30, 2026.
By the It’s Missouri editorial team. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
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The Secretary of State says Missouri leads the nation in primary lead ore and names the Joplin-Granby area and Crawford, Washington, Iron and Reynolds counties.
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