Loading metal prices...

Calidra Group launches its fifth Maerz kiln, the largest in Argentina

Calidra Group launches its fifth Maerz kiln, the largest in Argentina
Calidra Group launches its fifth Maerz kiln, the largest in Argentina
Share:

The leading lime company in Latin America has ignited its new kiln, capable of producing about 600 tons of calcium oxide per day, making it the largest in the region.

By Panorama Minero

Calidra Group announced the commissioning of its new kiln at its La Laja plant in San Juan, Argentina. This is the largest Maerz lime calcination kiln in the Southern Cone, with a production capacity of 600 tons of high-grade, high-reactivity calcium oxide per day, equivalent to about 219,000 tons per year.

With this new kiln, Calidra Cono Sur’s total production capacity exceeds 920,000 tons annually, placing it among the largest producers in the region and the leader in Argentina.

This vertical kiln, utilizing Swiss PFR (Parallel Flow Regenerative) technology, is the fifth of its kind inaugurated by the leading lime sector company in Latin America and Argentina. These kilns produce lime meeting the highest market standards, a product with widely diverse applications in general industry and mining due to its chemical and physical properties.

"With this new milestone, combined with deposits containing 96-98% pure calcium carbonate, Calidra continues to look to the future, betting on innovation and establishing itself as a leading and reliable company in the industry, offering a sustainable value proposition and ensuring a constant and secure supply," the company stated.

Backed by over 115 years of experience in the lime industry, Calidra currently supplies major clients in various industries such as mining (copper, gold, lithium), steelmaking, construction, paper, sugar, and paint, among others.

In the Southern Cone, the company markets its limes, carbonates, and derivatives in Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay from its operational bases in Chile and Argentina. It has three plants in the province of San Juan, one in Neuquén, and one in central Chile, employing hundreds of people and leading the market in supply capacity.

Published by: Panorama Minero

Category: News

Join our mining community!


Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive news, insights, and updates on the mining industry and Panorama Minero's latest initiatives.

Illustrative image for the article: AOMA Secures 8% Salary Hike for Argentina’s Extractive Mining Workforce

AOMA Secures 8% Salary Hike for Argentina’s Extractive Mining Workforce

The Argentine Mining Workers’ Union (AOMA) has reached a new wage agreement with the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies (CAEM), establishing a cumulative 8% increase in base salaries for the extractive segment. The adjustment will be applied in two stages: 4% in March and 4% in April.

Illustrative image for the article: Battery Metal Volatility and Its Strategic Impact on Mining

Battery Metal Volatility and Its Strategic Impact on Mining

Amid a climate of pronounced volatility in key energy transition metals, the latest reports from S&P Global Platts present mixed signals for lithium, cobalt, and recyclable materials such as black mass. These market fluctuations are directly affecting ongoing projects in Argentina — a critical player in the global lithium supply chain.

Mining Prices on the Rise: Argentina’s Mineral Export Index Climbs 3% Driven by Gold and Copper

Mining Prices on the Rise: Argentina’s Mineral Export Index Climbs 3% Driven by Gold and Copper

According to a recent report from Argentina’s Secretariat of Mining, the global minerals market experienced significant volatility in March, reflecting a complex international backdrop shaped by macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and shifts in trade policies among major global powers. Against this backdrop, Argentina’s Mineral Export Price Index rose 3% month-over-month, consolidating at historically high levels.

Arminera 2025: A Gathering to Discover the Latest Innovations in the Industry

Arminera 2025: A Gathering to Discover the Latest Innovations in the Industry

From May 20 to 22, Argentina’s mining industry will experience one of its most important events of the year: Arminera 2025. Over 300 companies will take over 20,000 m² at La Rural fairgrounds in Buenos Aires to showcase the latest innovations transforming the mining ecosystem at both local and regional levels.