1. PAINPOINT DRIVEN OPENING

Managing the cost and consistency of raw material supply is a primary determinant of profitability in lime production and downstream mineral processing. Are you facing these persistent operational challenges?

Unpredictable Feedstock Costs: Volatile wholesale pricing for limestone creates budgeting uncertainty and erodes project margins, making longterm planning difficult.
Inconsistent Material Quality: Variations in CaCO3 content, moisture levels, and contaminant presence from multiple suppliers lead to process inefficiencies, higher fuel consumption in kilns, and potential quality issues in final products.
Logistical & Supply Chain Disruption: Reliance on spotmarket purchases or unreliable suppliers can halt production, incurring significant downtime costs measured in thousands per idle hour.
Hidden Operational Costs: Handling poorly sized or contaminated feedstock increases wear on crushers, screens, and conveying systems, accelerating maintenance cycles and parts replacement.

What if you could secure a limestone supply that stabilizes your operating costs, standardizes your feed quality, and integrates reliably into your processing workflow?

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW: BULK INDUSTRIAL LIMESTONE SUPPLY

We provide contractbased wholesale supply of highgrade industrial limestone, sourced from consistent geological deposits and processed to meet precise chemical and physical specifications. Our operational workflow is built for reliability: (1) Geologically validated reserve sourcing, (2) Precision crushing and screening to your specified gradation (e.g., 2" minus for kilns, 3/4" aggregate for FGD), (3) Rigorous quality control sampling and analysis batch certification, (4) Efficient loadout into rail hoppers or bulk trailers, (5) Managed logistics with delivery tracking.

Application Scope: Ideal for continuousprocess industries including cement manufacturing, quicklime and hydrated lime production, flue gas desulfurization (FGD), steelmaking flux, and aggregate for construction materials.

Limitations: We specialize in bulk commercial and industrial supply with contractbased minimum annual volumes. We do not engage in smallscale or retail sales.

3. CORE FEATURES

Guaranteed Chemical Specification | Technical Basis: XRD/XRF analysis of core samples & batch testing | Operational Benefit: Predictable kiln feed chemistry ensures stable burn rates and consistent lime reactivity | ROI Impact: Reduces fuel overconsumption by up to 5% and minimizes product quality rejections

Precision Size Gradation Control | Technical Basis: Multistage crushing with automated screening circuits | Operational Benefit: Optimized feedstock size reduces crusher recirculation load and improves kiln or mill feed efficiency | ROI Impact: Increases primary crusher throughput by 1520% and lowers specific power consumption

Dedicated Supply Chain Management | Technical Basis: Contractreserved capacity at loadout facilities with fleet tracking systems | Operational Benefit: Guaranteed monthly tonnage with advanced shipment notifications for predictable plant scheduling | ROI Impact: Eliminates production downtime due to material shortage; reduces inventory holding costs

Moisture & Contaminant Management | Technical Basis: Covered storage piles and selective mining to exclude overburden strata | Operational Benefit: Low, consistent moisture content improves handling and reduces latent heat loss in kilns; minimal clay/silica contaminants reduce slagging | ROI Impact: Lowers thermal energy requirement per ton of output; extends refractory lining life

Quality Documentation & Lot Traceability | Technical Basis: Each shipment accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with unique lot ID | Operational Benefit: Provides auditable quality data for your process control records and final product certification | ROI Impact: Streamlines compliance for ISOcertified operations; reduces internal QA testing overhead

4. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

| Performance Metric | Industry Standard Spot Market | Our Contract Wholesale Limestone Solution | Advantage (% Improvement) |
| : | : | : | : |
| CaCO3 Content Consistency | +/ 5% variance between loads | Guaranteed +/ 1.5% variance per contract spec | 70% greater consistency |
| OnTime Delivery Reliability | ~85% (subject to carrier availability) | >98% (dedicated logistics planning) | 13point improvement |
| Average Moisture Content| 48% (exposed stockpiles) | Consistent <2.5% (covered storage) | Up to 60% reduction |
| Cost Predictability (Annual)| High volatility linked to demand spikes | Fixed + Escalation formula per contract term> Eliminates budget variance |

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Chemical Composition (Typical HighCalcium Grade):
CaCO3: >96%
MgCO3: <1.5%
SiO2 + Insoluble Residue: <2%
Al2O3 + Fe2O3: <0.5%
Physical Specifications (Customizable):
Standard Sizes: ROM (Run of Mine), 6"0", 3"0", 2"0", ¾" ASTM C737
Bulk Density: ~1.6 MT/m³ (100 lb/ft³)
Supply Capacity: Contract commitments from 25,000 to 500,000 MT annually.
LoadOut & Logistics: Unit train capable facilities; bottomdump or livebottom trailer loading; GPStracked shipments.
Quality Documentation: Full Certificate of Analysis provided per shipment including sieve analysis and chemical assay.

6. APPLICATION SCENARIOS

Quicklime Manufacturing Plant Challenge:| Challenge:| Unplanned kiln shutdowns due to inconsistent limestone sizing causing feed system blockages; variable stone chemistry leading to excessive fuel use.

Solution:| Implementation of a dedicated annual supply contract for limestone specifying strict 2"0" gradation with <3% fines (1/4") and guaranteed >95% CaCO3.
Results:| Feed system blockages eliminated; kiln specific fuel consumption reduced by 4%; annual maintenance downtime decreased by approximately 120 hours.

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) at a CoalFired Power Plant Challenge:| Challenge:| Multiple aggregate suppliers delivering material with high silica content causing excessive abrasion in wet ball mills; high wear part replacement costs.

Solution:| Sourcing of a consistent supply of highpurity, coarsegrained limestone optimized for attrition milling with guaranteed low abrasion index (<4%) specification.
Results:| Mill liner life extended by ~40%; annual consumables cost reduced by an estimated $65k; achieved more consistent slurry particle size for optimal SO2 removal.

7. COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Our wholesale limestone pricing is structured on an annual contract basis to provide cost stability.

Pricing Tiers: Based on annual volume commitment (<100k MT/yr, 100k250k MT/yr, >250k MT/yr), chemical grade specification, and required sizing profile.
Optional Features: Onsite stockpile management services; justintime delivery scheduling integration; blended product specifications.
Service Packages: Comprehensive logistics management including freight negotiation; quarterly quality review meetings with process engineers.
Financing & Terms: Standard net30 terms available for qualified buyers. Flexible takeorpay contract structures can be developed to match seasonal production needs.

8. FAQ

Q1: How do you guarantee the consistency of the limestone chemistry across different mining batches?
A1: We source from defined geological reserves with homogeneous composition. Every production blast is sampled and tested via XRF prior to processing. The final crushed product receives a batchspecific Certificate of Analysis.

Q2: Can you accommodate a custom crushed size specification outside your standard offerings?
A2. Yes. Our processing plants can be configured to produce custom gradations to meet your specific kiln feed or mill feed requirements. This is typically established during the contract development phase.

Q3: What happens if a shipment fails to meet the contracted specifications upon arrival at our plant?
A3. Our contracts include clear material rejection protocols based on mutually agreedupon independent sampling at discharge. Nonconforming material is replaced promptly at our cost.

Q4: How does a longterm contract protect us from market price inflation?
A4. Contracts feature an agreedupon base price with a fixed annual escalation formula (often tied to recognized indices), providing predictable cost forecasting compared to the volatile spot market.

Q5: Do you provide technical support if we need to adjust specifications for a new product line?
A5. Absolutely. Our technical team can work with your plant engineers to analyze the impact of different limestone characteristics on your process and recommend optimal specifications.

Q6: What are the typical lead times from order placement to delivery?
A6. Under an established contract framework, regular scheduled shipments are planned monthly. We require a standard 10day lead time for order confirmation and logistics coordination for nonstandard requests.

Q7: Is trial shipment available before committing to an annual contract?
A7. For qualified buyers evaluating our material against their current feedstock source we can arrange a onetime bulk trial shipment under agreed test specifications