1 Jan 2021
Processing Startup for Lime in United States
San Bernardino County approved construction of a new lime plant near the Trona quarry, expanding U.S. lime production capacity.
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Lime
Lime
Lime
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Produced Lime
Quicklime is a highly caustic and basic dry solid produced from the calcination of limestone at high temperatures, used in various industries including steel production, paper manufacturing, glassmaking, water treatment,...
Quicklime is a highly caustic and basic dry solid produced from the calcination of limestone at high temperatures, used in various industries including steel production, paper manufacturing, glassmaking, water treatment, and agriculture.
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Hydraulic Lime
Hydraulic lime is a construction-grade mineral powder made from heated limestone and other minerals, prized for its fast setting time, water resistance, and durability in underwater applications.
Hydraulic lime is a construction-grade mineral powder made from heated limestone and other minerals, prized for its fast setting time, water resistance, and durability in underwater applications.
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Limestone Flux
Limestone flux is an important trade commodity primarily used in the production of lime and cement through its conversion into quicklime in various industries including construction, agriculture, and water treatment.
Limestone flux is an important trade commodity primarily used in the production of lime and cement through its conversion into quicklime in various industries including construction, agriculture, and water treatment.
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Quicklime
Quicklime is a highly versatile mineral commodity produced by heating limestone or other calcareous materials to high temperatures, resulting in calcium oxide with various uses including construction, chemical production...
Quicklime is a highly versatile mineral commodity produced by heating limestone or other calcareous materials to high temperatures, resulting in calcium oxide with various uses including construction, chemical production, steel manufacturing, agriculture, and water treatment.
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Slaked Lime
Slaked lime is a versatile mineral commodity primarily produced from limestone through a heating process with water.
Slaked lime is a versatile mineral commodity primarily produced from limestone through a heating process with water.
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Relevant Events
1 Jan 2020
Processing Shutdown for Lime in United States
U.S. lime plants temporarily closed during the COVID‑19 pandemic, leading to a production decline in 2020.
2020
Processing Shutdown for Lime in United States
Global COVID-19 pandemic caused temporary lime plant closures in the United States, leading to a decline in lime production in 2020.
31 Dec 2019
Tariff Change for Lime in United States
A 3% ad valorem tariff was imposed on imports of calcined dolomite (a lime product) from countries with normal trade relations.
10 Oct 2019
Processing Expansion for Lime in United States
Graymont announced plans to build a new lime production facility adjacent to its limestone deposit in Rexton, Michigan, expected to become operational by the end of 2020 pending regulatory approvals.
1 Aug 2019
Ownership Change for Lime in United States
Mississippi Lime completed the acquisition of the Calera, Alabama lime facility, expanding its production capacity and distribution network.
31 Dec 2018
Tariff Change for Lime in United States
U.S. tariffs for lime products changed on 12‑31‑2018: a 3% ad‑valorem tariff was applied to calcined dolomite, while quicklime, slaked lime, and hydraulic lime remained duty‑free.
31 Dec 2017
Processing Shutdown for Lime in United States
Carmeuse Lime & Stone closed its Millersville, OH lime plant in 2017 after the phasing-out period that began in 2016.
2017
Mine Closure for Lime in United States
A company ceased quicklime production at its Green Bay, Wisconsin plant, leaving only hydrated lime production at that location.
2017
Mine Restart for Lime in United States
A sugar cooperative in Torrington, Wyoming reversed its 2016 closure decision, keeping one quicklime kiln operational and preventing a mine closure.
31 Dec 2016
Processing Shutdown for Lime in United States
Carmeuse Lime & Stone began phasing out lime production at its Millersville, OH plant in 2016, planning to terminate operations entirely in 2017.
31 Dec 2016
Processing Shutdown for Lime in United States
Graymont Ltd. permanently shut down its lime kilns in Tacoma, Washington, ending lime production at the facility in 2016.
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