Limestone Operations.
Limestone is one of Western Australia's most widely extracted industrial minerals, underpinning the state's construction boom, road infrastructure, and agricultural lime sectors. Operations span the Perth Basin, Midwest, and Goldfields regions, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the WA economy.
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
Where is limestone mined in Western Australia?
Limestone is mined across several key regions in WA, including the Perth Basin (notably Gingin and Wanneroo), the Midwest around Geraldton, and parts of the Goldfields-Esperance region. Coastal and near-metropolitan deposits are particularly significant due to proximity to construction markets.
What is limestone used for in WA's mining and construction industries?
In Western Australia, limestone is primarily used as a construction aggregate for roads and buildings, a raw material in cement and lime production, an agricultural amendment to neutralise acidic soils, and a processing input in gold and nickel mineral operations requiring pH adjustment.
How do I find licensed limestone mining companies operating in Western Australia?
Licensed limestone producers in WA can be found through the WA Mining Index directory, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) tenement search portal, and the Geological Survey of Western Australia. The WA Mining Index lists active operators by region and commodity for easy comparison.