Abstract:

Bolikhamxay is one of province of Lao People’s Democratic Republic having potential reserve of limestone for building materials. Although, limestone quarries in Bolikhamxay have important role for development of this province, however, they caused hazadous impacts to environment and operated ineffectively because of small-scale production and backward equipment. To develope the building materials industry in Bolikhamxay, it needs to have development orientation for this province.