Category: Mining
Green begins implementation of PM’s new economic direction for Mining and Geology
Minister of Mining and Geology, Hon. Floyd Green, on Monday convened a high-level meeting of the newly established Ministry to […]
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Information Minister Says Permanent Secretary Well Fitted for New Ministry
Permanent Secretary, Darlene Morrison, is well fitted for the newly established Ministry of Mining and Geology, given her experience, and […]
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New Mining Ministry To Drive Value-Add Production
The new Ministry of Mining and Geology will be tasked with transitioning Jamaica from being a primary producer of raw […]
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Jamaica’s Mining and Quarrying Sector Performance 2023
GENERAL SECTOR PERFORMANCE Jamaica’s mineral portfolio is dominated by the production of the metallic mineral, bauxite used for alumina production, […]
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Green impressed with growth in mining
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
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
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
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
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
Mining Minister Floyd Green has set a timeline of six years to clear the backlog of persons awaiting land titles […]
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