Limestone Resources Limited, formerly known as Ndola Lime Company, is specializing in the production and supply of limestone products. Its diverse product line-up includes quicklime, hydrated lime, and other lime product tailored to meet specific customer needs.  

The transition from Ndola Lime Company to Limestone Resources Limited represents a strategic move to address past challenges and leverage on new opportunities. This change signals an intent to revitalize the business, possibly by attracting new investment, improving operational efficiencies, and better aligning with market demands. Limestone Resources Limited’s journey reflects a commitment to not only continuing its legacy of quality limestone product supply but also enhancing its operational and financial health for future success.  

Limestone Resources Limited has an opportunity to attract fresh capital, revamp the business, and potentially cut the losses experienced by its predecessor, Ndola Limestone.  

During 2023, LRL continued to build up on the knowledge and experience of operating the modified VK2 which was fired in October 2022 after nearly 6 years of being idle. The modification and the prolonged idle time presented initial challenges which took time to resolve. VK 2 was the only operational kiln at the company as no restoration repair works were carried out on VK1, while the Rotary kiln remained mothballed.  

Production from VK2 was an average of 140 tonnes per day against the kiln’s capacity of 500 tonnes per day due to technical limitations on the kiln’s operating mode. Another key stumbling block to attain nameplate capacity was a lack of reliable mining equipment and a frequently malfunctioning crushing plant.  

Revenue for the year was ZMW96.7 million, a notable increase from ZMW26.8 million in 2022. The company made a loss of ZMW180.74 million (2022: ZMW90.81 million).  

There were no dividends declared during the year under review (Dec 2022: Nil)