January 2022 Price Increase Notification

November 03, 2021
Effective January 1, 2022, Mississippi Lime Company (“MLC”) will increase prices for its Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, Specialty, and Calcium Carbonate products up to 15%, subject to contractual obligations.   As you are aware, the COVID-19 pandemic and robust economic recovery have created challenging environments for manufacturers including MLC. More specifically, energy, labor, freight, and materials... READ MORE

Mississippi Lime Company Announces CEO Succession

August 30, 2021
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Mississippi Lime Company announced today that Paul Hogan has been named President & Chief Executive Officer of Mississippi Lime Company. Hogan will report to Anderson Fincher, President and CEO of HBM Holdings. Hogan succeeds Bill Ayers, President and CEO of Mississippi Lime Company, who will retire... READ MORE

Ste. Genevieve Union Contract Ratified

July 02, 2021
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Mississippi Lime Company President and CEO, William H. Ayers, reported that hourly employees and drivers represented by Laborers Local 829 and Steelworkers Local 169G in Ste. Genevieve, MO ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement effective July 1, 2021.The new agreement includes a significant wage increase... READ MORE

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

Mississippi Lime Company Receives 2019 Sentinels of Safety Award

October 06, 2020
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Mississippi Lime Company’s Ste. Genevieve location received the National Mining Association (NMA) 2019 Sentinels of Safety Award for outstanding safety performance in the Large Underground Nonmetal category. Recipients of the award are normally recognized at an annual event hosted by NMA, but due to the COVID-19... READ MORE

Tom French, John Kunz, Collins Alexander Promoted at MLC

August 06, 2020
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Mississippi Lime Company announced three organizational changes that resulted in promotions for Tom French, John Kunz, and Collins Alexander. Tom French has been named Mine Operations Manager. He achieved his CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) certification as well as certifications in vibration thermography, ultrasonics, and supervision,... 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 From The National Lime Association About COVID-19

March 19, 2020
In light of the on-going COVID-19 outbreak, the National Lime Association has released an industry statement. As a member of the organization and a large industry contributor, Mississippi Lime Company is doing its best to keep government officials and others aware of how essential lime manufacturing is for public health... 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