In 2016 cement companies mined around 680,000m3 of limestone suitable for cement production in Lithuania, according to the Lithuanian Geological Survey (LGT). This represents a small decrease when compared with the 688,000m3 recorded annually on average over the last five years.

Lithuania’s sole cement producer Akmenes Cementas receives its limestone in the Karpenai quarry in Akmenes District.

In addition, the company also uses Triassic clay in the country deepest pit, the Saltiskiai clay pit in the same district. Last year around 229,000m3 of clay was extracted.

According to LGT Director, Jonas Satkunas, these explored mineral resources will be sufficient for many decades.