Lime is an inorganic mineral that is composed of calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide. The word lime got its origin from its basic sticking and adhering properties. And the process of its extraction from the rocks that contain around 80% of calcium carbonate, is known as limestone mining.

Limestone is a key player in the construction industry, amongst its wide range of applications as a construction and decoration material, it is also considered as the key raw material in the cement manufacturing process. Other than construction, lime is considered an essential raw material to be used in the production of a wide range of different industries as of – Iron and Steel, Agriculture, Paper, Glass, Pharmaceuticals, etc.

Using open-pit methods, typical operations for the underground limestone mining process include drilling and blasting, both are intended with particular segmentation bend to achieve the final product.

United Arab Emirates is the biggest limestone supplier and exporter with an annual production of US $282 Million, comprising 40% of global export. UAE is said to have the best quality of limestone in terms of purity and its mineralogical and physical properties.To increase safety and improve efficiency in the UAE’s mining industry, new technologies such as 3D modeling and drone have been playing an extensive role.