Lead Lead mine west of Galena, Cherokee County, 1971. Lead (Pb) is a soft, heavy, and malleable metallic element, or metal. It's usually found in combination with other elements in minerals such as galena and at one time was mined in southeastern Kansas. Resources: Minerals in Kansas Kansas Geology: An Introduction to Landscapes, Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils (second edition) Roadside Kansas: A Traveler's Guide to Its Geology and Landmarks Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils of Kansas Kansas Rocks and Minerals Primer of Industrial Minerals for Kansas