Freight Market Challenges

June 24, 2021
As the economy continues to accelerate and rebound from the impact of COVID-19, trucking capacity limitations, driver shortages, and robust industrial product demand are causing significant issues relating to freight reliability. Mississippi Lime Company (MLC) is experiencing these same challenges and we are working hard to mitigate the impact to... READ MORE

Update Concerning COVID-19

April 03, 2020
To Our Valued Customers and Vendors of Mississippi Lime Company Concerning COVID-19, This updated communication is intended to reiterate that at Mississippi Lime Company, the health, well-being and safety of our employees, customers, and vendors is our top priority. As we continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Mississippi... READ MORE

Statement Concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

March 09, 2020
To Our Valued Customers and Vendors of Mississippi Lime Company Concerning COVID-19, At Mississippi Lime Company, the health, well-being and safety of our employees, customers, and vendors is our top priority. As we continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Mississippi Lime Company will follow the guidance issued by... READ MORE

Flood Update & Force Majeure Event

July 19, 2019
Mississippi Lime is pleased to report that Midwestern flood levels have receded sufficiently enough to enable us to resume normal barge and rail loading and shipping. We are grateful to our customers, our employees, and our communities for their hard work and understanding during this difficult time. The Mississippi Lime... READ MORE

Curt Biehn Receives 2019 Reinhold Lifetime Achievement Award

July 10, 2019
  Curt Biehn, Mississippi Lime Company (MLC) Flue Gas Treatment (FGT) Business Director was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Reinhold Conference in Birmingham.  This conference is coordinated by Reinhold Environmental in conjunction with Utilities and Vendors who participate in the technical exchanges on the Pollution Control... READ MORE

Force Majeure Event Continues

June 25, 2019
The Mississippi River flood recently reached a crest and levels have started to drop. However, the rate of descent is lower than previously forecasted by the National Weather Service. Due to the continued flood conditions, Mississippi Lime remains in a force majeure event. The conditions are expected to prevail, affecting... READ MORE

Flood Update & Force Majeure Event

June 01, 2019
Significant precipitation in the Central United States has led to near record Midwestern flooding, which is impacting Mississippi Lime’s distribution and supply capabilities.  As a result, we regret to advise that Mississippi Lime is declaring a force majeure event.  While the flood conditions causing this force majeure event do not... READ MORE

Flood Statement

May 02, 2019
The Midwest is again experiencing considerable precipitation and flooding, which has the potential to impact customers supplied out of our Ste. Genevieve, Missouri; Vicksburg, Mississippi; Chester, South Carolina; and Weirton, West Virginia facilities. As a result, Mississippi Lime has begun preparing to deal with conditions along the Mississippi River. While... READ MORE

FLOOD STATEMENT

March 15, 2019
The Central Plains and Midwest have experienced considerable precipitation this year and as a result, Mississippi Lime has begun preparing to deal with flooding conditions along the Mississippi River. While these flood conditions do not affect our ability to produce products, the flooding situation will immediately affect our ability to... READ MORE

Enhanced hydrated lime capacity announcement

November 30, 2018
St. LOUIS, MO – (December 1, 2018) – Mississippi Lime Company, a leading producer of high calcium quicklime, hydrated lime and calcium carbonate, announced today that they are significantly increasing enhanced hydrated lime capacities at their Weirton, WV and Verona, KY facilities.  Mississippi Lime’s products employ industry leading technology for efficient... READ MORE

2019 Price Increase Notification

October 31, 2018
Effective January 1, 2019, Mississippi Lime will increase prices for quicklime, hydrated lime, and calcium carbonate products by up to 12%, subject to contractual obligations. Mississippi Lime’s costs are rising at higher rates than in recent years due to energy, mining, labor, and in-bound freight. In addition, growing lime demand... READ MORE

Important Carrier Service Notification

July 02, 2018
The trucking industry is experiencing some extreme challenges regarding hiring and maintaining quality drivers due to recently implemented electronic logs, reduced hours of service, a strong economy, rail service issues, and the overall ability to attract people into this industry. Mississippi Lime has felt the impact of the driver shortage... READ MORE
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