THE BUSINESS OVERVIEW OF

CALCITE

Presented by:Mycelia Paradise

(710012177)

HOW IS IT MINED?

Calcite : CaCO3 = major rock forming mineral ==>Limestone.

CALCITE (CaCO3)

Quarrying mining

Underground mining

SOME POTENTIAL AREAS IN INDONESIA

• Based on the research :– The western part of Sumatera– The southern part of Java– Northern part of Java (few parts)

RESERVES :Lindarung = 10,01 millions tonSumatera= 10 millions tonPurwokerto= 0,1 million ton

PRICES

Source : https://www.zauba.com

SOME CALCITE COMPANIES

• CV. Berida Mulia (Rembang)• CV. Jasa Alam (Bandung)• CV. Ribadi (Malang)• PT. Sari Bumi Sidayu (Gresik)• CV. Karya Mina Putra (Rembang)

• The average price of calcite powder in Indonesian companies :

Rp. 245-250/kg, 25 kg Rp. 4.000

(CV. Berida Mulia, Rembang Jateng)

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

• 1. material in the cement industry• 2. neutralized acidic soil• 3. making glass, paper, statues,

building, animal food.• 4. paint industry• 5. papermaking

China Drives Global Growth for Calcium Carbonate Demand

Asia is now the fastest growing regional market for calcium carbonate, mainly driven by the expansion in the Chinese paper and plastics sectors. (almost half of the global demand).

• (taken from PRNewswire, London)

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