# Martin Marietta acquires Lhoist North America, gaining Jamaican mineral interests

Martin Marietta Materials has completed its US$12.9-billion acquisition of Lhoist North America, bringing the Clarendon-based Chemical Lime Company of Jamaica Limited under its ownership. The deal gives Martin Marietta indirect interest in limestone, marble and bauxite resources in Jamaica.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-21
- Where: Braziletto, Clarendon, Jamaica
- Value: $12.9B
- Status: completed
- Products: limestone, marble, bauxite, high-calcium lime, dolomitic lime, industrial mineral products
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Lhoist North America](https://endata.com/companies/15710.md) (target)
- [Martin Marietta Materials](https://endata.com/companies/25131.md) (acquirer)
- [Chemical Lime Company of Jamaica Limited](https://endata.com/companies/95217.md) (target)

## Sources

- [jamaicaobserver.com](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/11/08/us-building-materials-giant-takes-control-jamaican-mineral-interests/), 2026-11-08: "The transaction, completed on August 21, gives Martin Marietta an indirect interest in mineral resources at Braziletto, Clarendon, where Chemical Lime holds two limestone quarry licences and separate mining licences for marble and bauxite."

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