# Firering boosts Limeco output with kiln upgrade and sales growth

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/firering-boosts-limeco-output-with-kiln-upgrade-and-sales-growth/4121216792
- Published: 2025-09-19T07:10:36+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**[Firering Strategic Minerals plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/company/firering-strategic-minerals-plc/frg.l)**(
LON:FRG), an emerging producer of quicklime and explorer of critical minerals, has
provided an operational update for its Zambian quicklime operation, Limeco Resources
Limited.

**HIGHLIGHTS**

·      Kiln 1 was successfully upgraded with a new Induced Draft (“ID”) fan motor,
to achieve a stable throughput of 45-50 tonnes per day (“tpd”).

·      Refurbishment of Kiln 2 underway with hot commissioning targeted in the coming
months and Kilns 3 and 4 to follow, applying operational learnings to optimise efficiency
and performance.

·      Strong demand pipeline with buying interest across all product categories,
supporting additional kilns coming online.

·      First sale of lower-grade quicklime, creating value from previously unsaleable
material.

·      In-house salesperson appointed with extensive Zambian quicklime experience;
further product lines under evaluation for local and regional markets.

·      Mining Licence awarded; operations planned to start during Q4 2026 once the
existing stockpile that is currently being drawn from is close to depletion.

> **Yuval Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of Firering Strategic Minerals, commented:**_“
> We are delighted with the progress at Limeco, which gives us confidence as we 
> roll out the plan to bring further kilns online. A strengthening sales pipeline
> with a more diverse product range firmly puts Limeco on track to become a leading
> supplier of high-quality quicklime to the region.”_

**DETAILS**

Firering remains focused on scaling up production at Limeco, which is targeting 
output of between 600 and 800 tonnes of quicklime per day across its eight-kiln 
plant.

First production from Kiln 1 was achieved in Q1 2025 (see RNS dated 27 February 
2025), reaching approximately 40tpd before being taken offline on 19 July 2025 for
scheduled maintenance and performance upgrades. During this period, Limeco completed
several enhancements, most notably the installation of a new ID fan motor and Variable
Speed Drive to improve operational efficiency and reliability. Kiln 1 was successfully
re-fired in early August, achieving full operational temperature as planned, and
has since stabilised at approximately 45-50tpd of kiln material produced.

Work on Kiln 2 refurbishment is underway with final equipment being shipped from
India and hot commissioning on track over the coming months. Building on the operational
experience from Kiln 1, enhancements are being implemented in Kiln 2, which, once
proven, will be rolled out across the remaining kilns, including Kiln 1, ensuring
smoother ramp-ups and improved performance for all.

Alongside operational progress, Limeco’s commercial pipeline continues to strengthen.
Buying interest is strong, with demand sufficient to support the additional kilns
coming online, and importantly, Limeco now has buyers across all product categories.
This was highlighted by a recent sale to a trader for both higher and lower-grade
quicklime marking the launch of a new revenue stream from material previously considered
unsaleable. To accelerate growth, Limeco has appointed an in-house salesperson with
extensive quicklime experience in Zambia, while further product lines for both local
and regional markets are under evaluation.

Feedstock for Kiln 1 has been drawn from a stockpile exceeding 150,000 tonnes. Looking
ahead and having secured a Mining Licence for its Tier 1 limestone deposit, Limeco
plans to commence mining during Q4 2026, once the existing stockpile that is currently
being drawn from is close to depletion. The Mining Licence is valid for an initial
10-year term with renewal provisions and encompasses the entire area containing 
Limeco’s JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate of 145.2 Mt at 95.7% CaCO₃ (Earthlab,
November 2024, see RNS dated 27 November 2024). The resource comprises 11.8Mt Measured,
55.4Mt Indicated, and 78.0Mt Inferred, providing sufficient reserves to support 
over 50 years of quicklime production.

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