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January 22, 2018

Five Things You Never Knew About Your Local Quarry

Limestone Aggregate Usage There is no naturally formed rock that provides the versatility of limestone. Limestone aggregates are an essential part of our daily lives. This […]
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February 5, 2018

A Day in the Life: What Goes On at a Quarry

Limestone Limestone is a sedimentary rock mainly made out of calcium carbonate and occasionally magnesium. The majority of limestone derives its origin from a biochemical nature, […]
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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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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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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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