Limesand Operations.
Western Australia's limesand sector plays a vital role in supporting agricultural productivity, particularly in the wheatbelt and southern regions. Operators extract calcium carbonate-rich marine sediments used for soil pH correction, road base, and building materials, contributing significantly to regional economies and primary industries.
Aglime Coolimba
Aglime Dongara
Beaufort River Dolomite
Bidaminna
Boranup Limesand
Brand Rudds Gully Mine
Cape Burney
Cape Range Limestone
Christmas Island Phosphates
Cockburn Sound
Coogee Cockburn
Cutler
D'Entrecasteaux
Denison Limesand
Great Southern Lime
Green Head
Hamelin Bay Mine
Harewood Sand Mine
Hope Valley
Hopkins Nowergup Quarry
Jurien Gypsum
Jurien Gypsum
L'Haridon Bight Mining
Lancelin Limesand
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is limesand and how is it mined in Western Australia?
Limesand is a calcium carbonate-rich sediment derived from ancient marine shell deposits found along WA's coastal and near-coastal regions. It is typically extracted using open-cut or dredging methods, then screened and processed for use in agriculture, construction, and land rehabilitation projects.
What are the primary uses of limesand produced in Western Australia?
In WA, limesand is predominantly used as an agricultural soil amendment to correct acidic soils, improving crop yields across the wheatbelt. It is also used as a road base material, in construction fill, and for environmental rehabilitation, making it a versatile and economically important commodity.
Which regions of Western Australia are the main producers of limesand?
The main limesand producing regions in Western Australia include the Swan Coastal Plain, the South West, and areas around the Esperance and Mid West coastlines. These regions contain extensive deposits of calcareous marine sediments that have accumulated over thousands of years, supporting active mining operations.