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September 30, 2001
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Quarries, Suppliers Present Florida Boy Scouts With $7,000

In a strong show of support for the Miami-Dade community in which they operate, White Rock Quarries and Florida Rock, along with a number of mining […]
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August 31, 2003
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From the Pits to the ‘Pikes

August 31, 2003 EVAN S. BENN, ebenn@herald.com South Florida rests on a blanket of high-quality limestone, but most people never see the rock in its virgin […]
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January 1, 2005
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Pennsuco Wetlands Restoration Progressing

Through the end of 2004, the members of the Miami-Dade Limestone Products Association have contributed nearly $13 million for the acquisition, restoration, and long-term management of […]
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September 15, 2017
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Limestone, Making Our Modern Lives Possible

How is Limestone, Making Our Modern Lives Possible? Concrete, steel, and wood, are the essential building materials in modern society. We use them to build our […]
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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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