Calcium Carbonate is an extremely versatile mineral that has varying applications such as adhesives & sealants, rubber & glass, animal feeds & fertilizers, etc. It is also used in many different processes like steel making and construction.
We produce high-purity limestone products, tailored to the needs of our clients, for use in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
Steel Industry
Limestone extracted from our quarry is used in the steel industry for conversion of iron ore into crude iron which is an intermediate product of the steel making process. It acts as a flux agent and plays a vital role in the formation of slag to ensure the removal of impurities.
Environmental Applications (Desulfurization)
Ground calcium carbonate is mildly alkaline and is used in a variety of environmental applications. It is the most common reagent used in flue-gas desulfurization, removing harmful SO2 emissions from coal and other fossil fuel exhausts. It is also used to de-acidify lakes and neutralize acidic water runoff from mines.
Cement Industry
Limestone is the most common form of calcium carbonate which is used extensively for the manufacture of cement. Cements in different types are made mainly by calcining a mixture of about 75% limestone and 25% clay to form a calcium silicate clinker which is then ground and mixed with a small amount of gypsum
Concrete Products
Our limestone can be used in concrete aggregates for cast stone, walling, precast, bricks, paving and ready mix usage.
Railroad Ballast
Ballast acts as a support base for the railroad track structure giving it strength and rigidity but also allowing for flexibility when trains pass over. Limestone is often most used as ballasting because it is a hard stone that will lock together providing for extra strength.
Construction Aggregates
Aggregates play a major role in a majority of construction projects and are a key component of concrete and asphalt. The main benefit of using construction aggregates is the ability to improve overall strength of the final product.
Water Treatment
Our limestone grades are granular and contain properties like slow dissolution rate, that make them safe in pH adjustment, corrosion control and re-mineralization of reverse osmosis systems.
Agricultural Lime
Our agricultural lime is perfect for farming industry, helping to neutralize acidic soil and resulting in improved crop yield. Our technical expertise and strict quality control, ensures complete reliability.
Feed Mills
We provide feed grade calcium carbonate for livestock and fish feed, as well as for fortifying pet foods. The quality of our limestone deposit is unsurpassed, containing 38% elemental calcium – one of the highest levels available in the world.
PVC Industry
PVC is a very versatile polymer and is used in a wide range of applications from cables, flooring and window profiles to packaging, wall coverings and drainage systems. Limestone fillers such as ground calcium carbonate powders can be added to plasticized PVC and plastisol for improved strength and durability.
Adhesives & Sealants
Calcium Carbonate is a common additive for many adhesives and sealants adding durability and strength. We produce ground limestone fillers for use in areas where high loadings are essential, such as ceramic tile adhesives (CTAs), grouts and joint.
Glass
Our high-purity limestone is suitable for the glass industry and contains extremely low levels of metal contaminants. It finds application in the making of container glass which is used to produce bottles and jars.