Category: Mining

Green impressed with growth in mining

Posted on February 7, 2024

The mining subsector was a major contributor to economic growth in 2023, with the minerals industry recording a 120 per […]

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Minerals Policy to Guide Establishment of National Minerals Institute

Posted on November 27, 2023

The National Minerals Policy 2017-2030 will assist in guiding the establishment of the National Minerals Institute, with the primary objective […]

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Geological assessment being done in earthquake-hit areas of St. Andrew

Posted on November 27, 2023

The Mines and Geology Division in the Ministry of Mining is to submit a report to the Kingston and St. […]

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Apps Being Developed to Streamline Mining and Quarry Operations

Posted on October 20, 2023

The mining and quarry industry will benefit from two applications (apps) being developed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and […]

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Manchester leaders defend life after bauxite

Posted on August 29, 2023

BROADLEAF, Manchester — Minister of Mining Floyd Green and leaders in this south-central parish are adamant there is life after […]

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Six-year land titling timeline set for landowners relocated due to mining activities

Posted on July 23, 2023

Mining Minister Floyd Green has set a timeline of six years to clear the backlog of persons awaiting land titles […]

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Look beyond bauxite, Shaw urges mining industry

Posted on January 30, 2023

MANCHESTER: Mining Minister Audley Shaw is again calling for focus to be placed on the diversification of mining and extraction […]

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Jamaicans reminded precious metals belong to the State

Posted on January 11, 2023

On the heels of this week’s dashed hopes of riches from what was believed to be the discovery of gold in […]

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