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February 25, 2018

Global Outlook: Limestone Around the World

Limestone Around the World From mortar materials and sculptures to toothpaste and household cleaners. Limestone aggregate is as diverse as the areas of our world where […]
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February 20, 2018

Here’s How Your Local Quarry is Helping YOUR Community!

Local Limestone Quarries Help the Community The simple fact is that quarries, and the limestone products they produce, are a vital part of our modern life. […]
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February 14, 2018

Florida’s Foundation: A Brief History in the Miracle of Limestone

Lime in Our History No one is precisely certain as to when humans first discovered lime. It is possible that our ancestors used limestone rock to […]
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February 8, 2018

That’s Made of WHAT?? Things You Never Knew We Made From Limestone

Things You Never Knew We Made From Limestone Limestone is essentially any rock that is primarily composed of calcium carbonate. Limestone is mined and quarried to […]
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Limestone aggregate is a precious natural resource that’s so basic to our daily lives it’s often overlooked. Crushed limestone is an essential ingredient in concrete, asphalt and cement – the products we take for granted to build our homes, schools, hospitals, offices and the roads we travel daily.

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FAQ

Q. What’s the difference between concrete and cement?
Q. Why should I care about rock mining?
Q. What is “blasting” and why is it necessary?
Q. Can this blasting cause damage to my home?
Q. Can we get these important aggregate resources in some other way?
Q. What would happen without blasting?
Q. Does blasting affect our water supply?
Q. Does blasting cause harmful vibrations?
Q. How long has the limestone products industry operated in Miami-Dade?
Q. Occasionally, I see smoke near operations sites—what is that?
Q. What does the limestone products industry do to protect the environment?
Q. How is the limestone products industry involved in Everglades Restoration efforts?

News & Blog

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    The Foundation of Florida: How Miami-Dade Limestone Powers Infrastructure and Jobs
    April 19, 2025
  • Miami-Dade’s Hidden Treasure: Limestone
    November 4, 2024
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    The Vital Role of Miami-Dade’s Limestone Industry in Shaping South Florida
    April 5, 2024
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    Supplying Essential Resources to Miami-Dade County
    November 30, 2023

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