Gansu’s Liangdang County: Harnessing China’s Largest Single Calcite Deposit for Industrial Ascendancy

In the era of New Western Development and industrial relocation, Gansu Province is strategically positioning itself for economic breakthroughs. On March 3, the release of the Gansu Action Plan for Building a Key Undertaking Zone for East-Central Industrial Relocation ignited widespread attention, setting in motion a ripple effect across the province’s industrial landscape.

Policy-Driven Roadmap for Industrial Relocation
The plan outlines a vision to double capital inflow in industrial projects by 2030, optimize the business environment, and foster competitive industrial clusters, aiming to establish Gansu as a top destination for east-central industrial transfers and a pacesetter in western economic growth. Within this framework, Longnan City is designated to spearhead calcium carbonate manufacturing while nurturing sectors like 休闲食品 (leisure food). This decision paves the way for Liangdang County’s calcium carbonate ascendancy.

Resource Supremacy: Liangdang’s "Stone" Revolution
Liangdang County’s hidden treasure lies in the Huoqigou-Erlangba mining area in Zhangjia Township, home to China’s largest single calcite deposit. With an average calcium carbonate content of 98.6% and 93% whiteness, the high-purity ore meets stringent demands across industries: papermaking, food, chemicals, plastics, rubber, pharmaceuticals, and coatings. This resource advantage positions Liangdang as a frontrunner in the global calcium carbonate market.

"One Park, Two Zones" Development Blueprint
To convert resource potential into economic power, Liangdang has adopted a strategic "One Park, Two Zones" model:
Zhangjia Township (Basic Materials Zone): Ore beneficiation, powder production.
Zuojia Township (New Materials Cluster): Advanced material processing.

Key projects include:
300,000-ton/year papermaking-grade calcium carbonate ($40M investment, $40M revenue).
150,000-ton/year nano-calcium carbonate ($12M investment, $30M revenue).
50,000-ton/year food-grade calcium carbonate and tablets ($50M investment, $60M revenue).
600,000-ton/year heavy calcium carbonate ($30M investment, $18M revenue).
600,000-ton/year nano-calcium oxide ($15M investment, $16M revenue).
30,000-ton/year functional plastic masterbatch ($5M investment, $6M revenue).
1M-ton/year waste recycling ($15M investment, $20M revenue).
Future Prospects: Catalyzing Economic Takeoff
With its integrated 产业链 (industrial chain) and circular economy initiatives, Liangdang aims to become a global calcium carbonate powerhouse. The projects are projected to generate over $1.9B in annual revenue and $320M in 利税 (taxes and profits), driving employment and regional influence. As the blueprint unfolds, Liangdang is poised to redefine western China’s industrial narrative.

Content sourced from Gansu Provincial Government and Kuangkuangtong. For informational purposes only. 侵删 (Content may be removed upon copyright notice).