LIMEINSOUTH AFRICA SAIMM
ofusesormorevaried functions andlime hasapplications inmost South African industries. The mainapplications areintheproduction ofgoldanduranium, iron,steelandferrochrome, carbide, sugar andpaperandfor water treatment, agriculture and building. The Republic iswell endowed with high quality limestone and the conclusion isdrawnthatmanyotherminerals willhavebeenexhausted beforewerunoutoflimestone