How does the availability and quality of high calcium limestone deposits affect the price of quicklime?
Although the number of kilns in operation is a major determining factor in lime price, the limestone deposits and quarrying operations play a very significant part, principally due to their effect on bottom line production costs. If the limestone in the quarry is found in a deposit of consistent quality, and is relatively easy to reach, the quarry costs are lower. If the quality of the deposit is inconsistent, there is an increase in the amount of selective quarrying that has to be performed. Also, if the limestone deposit has to be mined underground, as opposed to an open quarry, the costs increase. As the limestone that is located closest to the kilns is depleted, limestone has be to be brought in from further distances, which results in an increase in transportation costs. All of the factors in limestone deposits and quarrying have a direct impact on the bottom line cost to produce quicklime. This has a significant effect on the quicklime price the lime producer can offer to the mar
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