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October 18, 2017
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Economic Impact

Our modern lives rely on limestone.  We use it to build our homes, schools, hospitals and highways – virtually every major structure and road we use […]
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November 2, 2017

Limestone Aggregate Product

There is no naturally formed rock that is as versatile as limestone. The term “limestone aggregate” refers to limestone that has been crushed and screened. Limestone […]
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November 21, 2017
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Lime Rock Quarries Infographic

Economic Benefits The limestone industry provides 7,500 jobs and $550 million in wages to South Florida workers. $70 million in tax revenue is generated by the […]
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December 8, 2017
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Limestone Quarries Life After Death

The Lake Belt Project The Lake Belt region encompasses nearly 50,000 acres, located at the western border of Miami-Dade County. The Lake Belt’s wetlands and lakes […]
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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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