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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 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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April 8, 2020

 Supplying Critical Resources During the COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way we live, work and interact with the world around us—but it has not changed our need for the essential […]
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August 5, 2021
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Our Products are Essential to American Infrastructure

Florida’s Economy Florida’s economy is growing at a record pace, and the Miami-Dade Limestone Products Association is paving the way for continued growth to ensure 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

  • Miami Highway
    Florida Runs on This. Most People Don’t Know It.
    March 9, 2026
  • What Makes Miami-Dade’s Limestone So Special?
    October 31, 2025
  • Trust the Science
    July 8, 2025
  • A worker assists in backing up a truck unloading limestone
    The Foundation of Florida: How Miami-Dade Limestone Powers Infrastructure and Jobs
    April 19, 2025

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