Sri Lanka's non-metallic mineral sector is heavily influenced by its tropical climate and diverse soil composition. Currently, there is a significant reliance on lime oxide for pH regulation in both industrial wastewater treatment and large-scale tea and rubber plantations.
The local manufacturing industry faces challenges with raw material purity, often leading to inefficiencies in chemical reactions. The demand for high-reactivity lime quicklime has grown as the country seeks to modernize its construction and metallurgy processes to meet international standards.
Furthermore, the agricultural sector is increasingly adopting calcium oxide used in agriculture to combat soil acidity, which is a prevalent issue in the wet zone of the country, ensuring better nutrient uptake for essential crops.


