Lime serves as a chemical agent in various mining processes, playing a crucial role in the regulation of pH levels, the extraction of metals, and the treatment of water. Lime serves a dual purpose in enhancing the integrity and stability of mining structures, as well as effectively binding dust particles.

Lime facilitates the maintenance of cyanide in solution throughout the process of recovering gold and silver. Lime serves as a treatment for process water prior to its reintroduction into the environment.

Extraction of metals
Lime serves as a reagent in the extraction processes of various metals, including gold, silver, copper, zinc, nickel, and lead. Lime facilitates the precipitation of metals within tailing regions.
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Extraction of mineral resources
Limestone serves as a fundamental material in the construction of mine pools and tailing areas.
Lime serves as a viable filler in depleted mining operations.