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US: Lhoist North America and Mississippi Lime Company have announced price increases for their products subject to existing contractual obligations.

Lhoist North America increased its prices by 10% for lime, limestone and clay products from the start of April 2022. It blamed this on inflation upon the cost of chemical additives, electricity, explosives, diesel, mining equipment, spare parts, inbound transportation, mining services and other inputs.

Mississippi Lime Company has announced that it will increase its prices by 7% from the start of May 2022. It cited a combination of market demand, inflation and supply chain issues.

US: Mississippi Lime has appointed Fiona Woody as its Director of Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance). Prior to this she worked as Sustainability Excellence Manager at Bayer from 2018 and in a variety of roles at Monsanto since 2021. Woody holds a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in communication from Arizona State University.

US: Mississippi Lime Company says it will increase its prices for its quicklime, hydrated lime, specialty, and calcium carbonate products by up to 15%, subject to contractual obligations, in January 2022. It has blamed this on “significant cost pressures and unprecedented supply chain challenges” caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent economic recovery. Energy, labour, freight and material costs have all been reported as rising.

US: Mississippi Lime has appointed Paul Hogan as its president and chief executive officer (CEO). After a transition period he will take up the posts in early 2022 when the current holder, Bill Ayers, retires.

Hogan previously worked as the CEO of the Americas of Italmach Chemicals. In this position, he led their specialty chemical business in the Americas while also serving as the Global Vice President responsible for their oil and gas division. Previously, he held key positions of increasing responsibility with Solvay, Emerald Kalama Chemicals, Dupont Dow Elastomers, Elementis and Dynea. Hogan attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with Business Studies from the University of Abertay in Dundee, Scotland and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Durham Business School in England.

US: The Mississippi Lime Company (MLC) has appointed Ryan Seelke as its Director of Safety. His focus will be on proactive risk-based safety practices, leadership, and training.

Prior to joining MLC, Seelke worked at Doe Run as a leader in their safety department. He also owned and led a private legal practice specialising in mine safety law and consulting before that assignment. He holds an MBA from St. Louis University, a law degree from Washington University and an economics degree from the University of Central Missouri. He is also pursuing a master’s degree in Occupational Safety Management from the University of Central Missouri. In addition, Ryan is a Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certified trainer.

US: Mississippi Lime has announced its acquisition of the Transload Terminal in Edwardsville, Kansas from LG Everist. President and chief executive officer (CEO) William Ayers said, “We are pleased with this acquisition and looking forward to further integrating this operation into our business. Mississippi Lime has been a long-term supplier of calcium-based products in this region, serving construction projects as well as many other industries. This acquisition serves to strengthen that commitment.”

US: Mississippi Lime has completed its acquisition of Southern Lime, the lime business of Covia based in Calera, Alabama. The purchase increases Mississippi Lime’s production facilities to nine locations, supported by a network of distribution sites throughout the country. The Southern Lime business and its Calera plant will be fully integrated into Mississippi Lime. No value for the transaction was disclosed.

US: Mississippi Lime says that Midwestern flood levels have receded sufficiently enough to enable it to resume normal barge and rail loading and shipping. Previously, the lime producer reported that flooding by the Mississippi River reduced its distribution and supply capabilities in May 2019. Barge loading facilities were affected and flood gates near its Ste Genevieve, Missouri plant were closed forcing it to use an alternate rail route, which reduced shipment capacity and increased costs.

US: Mississippi Lime Company has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Southern Lime, the lime business of Covia based in Calera, Alabama. No value for the transaction has been disclosed. The deal is also subject to regulatory approval.

Southern Lime supplies high-calcium quicklime and hydrated lime products to customers in the Southeastern US, and across a range of end uses and applications. The Calera operation will increase Mississippi Lime’s production facilities to nine locations, supported by a network of distribution sites throughout the country. The business will be fully integrated into existing Mississippi Lime operations.

US: Mississippi Lime has declared a force majeure event due to flooding by the Mississippi River caused by ‘significant’ precipitation in the central US. The flooding has impacted the lime producer’s distribution and supply capabilities. This is expected to cause delays in supplying products to customers and will incur additional costs that it will pass through as a surcharge. The company added that, despite this, the flooding has not affected production.

Flooding on the Mississippi River forced the closure of Mississippi Lime’s barge loading facilities in early May 2019 and an alternate barge loading facility later in the month. The company does not anticipate re-opening its facility until the flood waters recede to a safe level, possibly in late June 2019. In the meantime the closure of flood gates near the company’s Ste Genevieve, Missouri unit has forced the company to use an alternate rail route with reduced shipment capacity, additional transit time and higher cost for both inbound and outbound shipments. Mississippi Lime anticipates resuming rail shipments in late June 2019, depending on weather conditions.