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.
Lime trade
Limestone Flux
Limestone flux is an important trade commodity used in the manufacture of lime and cement. It is primarily sourced from countries with rich deposits of limestone, such as China, the United States, India, and Greece. The top producers account for more than 80% of global production. The primary use of limestone flux is in the production of lime and cement, which are key inputs in various industries like construction, agriculture, and water treatment. In the cement industry, limestone flux acts as a fluxing agent, low...
Limestone flux is an important trade commodity used in the manufacture of lime and cement. It is primarily sourced from countries with rich deposits of limestone, such as China, the United States, India, and Greece. The top producers account for more than 80% of global production.
The primary use of limestone flux is in the production of lime and cement, which are key inputs in various industries like construction, agriculture, and water treatment. In the cement industry, limestone flux acts as a fluxing agent, lowering clinker production temperatures and improving chemical balance.
Limestone flux is typically traded in bulk form by ship, train, or truck, with value determined by its purity, chemical composition, and proximity to major markets. As it requires only limestone and other calcareous stones for production, limestone flux is a relatively simple and low-cost industrial commodity.
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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.
31 Dec 2016
Processing Shutdown for Lime in United States
Mercer Lime Co. permanently shut down its lime kilns in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania in 2016, ceasing lime production there.
31 Dec 2016
Processing Shutdown for Lime in United States
Western Sugar Cooperative permanently closed its Torrington, Wyoming sugar‑beet‑processing facility and its associated lime plant in 2016, consolidating production at other sites.
31 Dec 2016
Processing Startup for Lime in United States
Carmeuse Lime & Stone restarted lime production at its Winchester plant in Clear Brook, VA, installing two new gas-fired vertical shaft kilns that replaced the older rotary kiln, thereby restoring production capacity.
1 Jan 2016
Processing Shutdown for Lime in United States
Closed the sugar beet processing facility in Torrington, Wyoming, shifting lime production to existing plants in Colorado and Nebraska.
1 Jan 2015
Processing Expansion for Lime in United States
Constructed a new natural‑gas‑fired vertical‑shaft kiln in Pennsylvania, expanding lime processing capacity.
1 Jan 2015
Processing Expansion for Lime in United States
Constructed a new natural‑gas‑fired vertical‑shaft kiln in Virginia, expanding lime processing capacity.
31 Dec 2014
Processing Startup for Lime in United States
Reopened an existing lime plant in Alabaster, Alabama, restoring production capacity.
31 Dec 2012
Ownership Change for Lime in United States
A leading North American lime company acquired a regional lime producer in Wisconsin, adding two Wisconsin plants (Eden and Green Bay) and a Michigan plant (Port Inland) to strengthen its upper Midwest presence.
31 Dec 2012
Processing Expansion for Lime in United States
Two U.S. lime companies announced plans to install gas‑fired vertical shaft kilns, replacing idle rotary kilns in Virginia and adding a third kiln at a Pennsylvania plant to increase capacity by 25%.
1 Aug 2011
Regulatory Change for Lime in United States
The U.S. EPA issued a final rule deferring the reporting of several greenhouse gas data elements under the GHGRP until March 2013 or 2015, reducing mandatory data disclosure for lime producers.
1 Jul 2011
Mine Expansion for Lime in United States
Mississippi Lime Co. announced the expansion of hydrated lime capacity at its Ste. Genevieve, MO plant and the installation of a new hydrated lime facility at its Verona, KY plant, expected to be operational by Q4 2011.
1 Jul 2011
Other for Lime in United States
Carmeuse Lime & Stone entered a weekly crude glycerin supply agreement with BenchMark Energy Corp to use the biodiesel by‑product at its Black River, Kentucky lime plant, aiming to reduce hazardous air pollutant emissions.
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