Quicklime at the centre of modern mineral extraction

Firering Strategic Minerals plc

Quicklime, derived from limestone and transformed through high-temperature kilns, sits at the centre of critical processes that shape recovery rates, operating costs, and environmental performance.

In gold production, lime is essential to cyanidation. By maintaining precise pH levels, it allows cyanide to dissolve gold efficiently while suppressing impurities that would otherwise limit recovery. The difference is subtle but measurable, influencing how much value is extracted from every tonne of ore.

In base mining, particularly where sulphide ores create acidic by-products, quicklime provides stability. It neutralises harmful compounds that corrode equipment and disrupt processing circuits.

This commodity illustrates how minor inputs can exert disproportionate influence on mining outcomes. Quicklime underpins efficiency, regulatory compliance, and asset longevity.

Firering Strategic Minerals plc (LON:FRG) is an emerging quicklime producer and critical minerals explorer, with operations in Zambia and West Africa.

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Firering reports interim results as Limeco quicklime output reaches 55 tpd

Firering Strategic Minerals has released its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2025, highlighting progress at its Limeco project in Zambia. Kiln 1 is now producing around 55 tonnes per day of quicklime, with refurbishment of Kiln 2 on track for commissioning in Q4 2025.

Firering boosts Limeco output with kiln upgrade and sales growth

Firering Strategic Minerals has increased production at its Limeco quicklime plant in Zambia, with Kiln 1 now operating steadily at 45-50 tonnes per day following a successful upgrade. Refurbishment of Kiln 2 is in progress, with commissioning expected soon, and further improvements planned for additional kilns to enhance efficiency.

Firering Strategic Minerals regains control of Atex and Alliance projects

Firering has confirmed that Ricca Resources has withdrawn from its earn-in agreement, relinquishing all interests in the Atex and Alliance Lithium-Tantalum Projects in Côte d'Ivoire. Firering now holds 90% of Atex and 51% of Alliance, retains a 10.6% stake in Ricca, and is seeking repayment of funds advanced under the agreement.

Firering Strategic Minerals increases stake in Limeco to 26.9%

Firering Strategic Minerals has exercised the first tranche of its option to acquire an additional 6.4% stake in Limeco Resources, raising its total shareholding to 26.9%. The move reflects Firering’s confidence in Limeco’s quicklime project and long-term market potential.

Firering Strategic Minerals to raise £1.01m to increase Limeco stake

Firering Strategic Minerals to raise £1.01 million through a placing and subscription of 67.3 million new shares at 1.5p each. The funds will support the exercise of the first two tranches of its option to increase its stake in Limeco Resources to 30.7% and help ramp up quicklime production.

Firering Strategic Minerals raises £1.01 million to advance Limeco quicklime project

Firering Strategic Minerals plc has raised £1.01 million via a placing and subscription at 1.5 pence per share to fund the first two tranches of its Limeco option, increasing its stake to 26.9 per cent by 31 July 2025.

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