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JAMAICA'S BAUXITE & ALUMINA INDUSTRY

Most of Jamaica's bauxite is red or reddish-brown, a peculiarity which indicates the occurrence of iron mineral in the ore. There is no overburden covering the bauxite, as is the case in many other countries. The ore lies on the surface and is relatively easy to mine. The mining laws of Jamaica require the mining

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Jamaica Bauxite Mining positions for steep climb in …

In preparation for expansion of the pier, Jamaica Bauxite Mining is seeking an engineering firm to assess and retrofit the ship-loader structure that's been installed …

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Tell the whole story of bauxite

The recent announcement by the National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA) restricting Noranda Bauxite to 16 per cent of its application for a mining lease in an area described as Special Minin...

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Post-mining Nutrient Depletion of Bauxite Overburdens in Jamaica …

Bauxite mining in Jamaica disturbs approximately 63 ha of land annually, being mined by the open pit method using a variety of earth-moving equipment (Neufville 1993).Prior to mining, the land is cleared of all vegetation and roughly 30 cm of top-soil removed (Neufville 1993).However, the organic fraction in such soils is often much …

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Multimillion-dollar development project for Jamaica Bauxite Mining

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) will be undertaking a multimillion-dollar commercial and industrial park development project in Lydford, St Ann, where the entity& ...

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Our History

Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) was incorporated on the 13th day of February, 1975 as "National Mining Company Limited." The change of name was effected on the 20th of June, I975. Initially, JBM was a subsidiary of the Jamaica National Investment Company Limited (JNIC), a private Company wholly-owned by the Government of Jamaica, until it …

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Red Dirt: A Multidisciplinary Review of the Bauxite-Alumina …

The topics covered by this study are: the bauxite-alumina industry's history, the evolution of its regulatory framework, the impacts of bauxite mining and processing on Jamaican society, public health and the natural environment, and the industry's externalities (social costs).

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Dentons Global Mining Guide: Jamaica

Through the Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited, the government owns 51 percent of the Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners II, in a joint venture with New Day Aluminium. The government, through Clarendon Alumina Partners owns 45 percent of the bauxite company, Jamalco. ... trucks and other vehicles, and other specified material and …

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JISCO to mine another 700 acres for bauxite while

Bauxite-alumina producer JISCO Alpart is looking to mine more ore for the company's plant, which is expanding at a cost of US$1.1 billion. It will be digging through 700 acres in an area referred to as as the 'Outer Valley' that would require the relocation of small farmers operating there, according to an environmental impact assessment report …

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Jamaica Bauxite Mining ready to establish Industrial Park at …

The Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), in an initiative to drive rural development, is ready to embark on a $445-million project to establish a state-of-the-art Industrial Park at Lydford in St Ann. ... He said the intent is also to provide them with the necessary equipment to support their endeavours. Additionally, Green outlined efforts to ...

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Trailblazing Jamaica's Bauxite Industry

Trailblazing Jamaica's Bauxite Industry. Jamalco, a name synonymous with responsible bauxite mining and alumina production, has solidified its position as a leading player in …

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Bauxite-alumina back on the rise | Business | Jamaica Gleaner

The Jamaican Government expects the value of mining exports from bauxite and alumina to improve to US$507 million ($77 billion), seven per cent higher than last year, with the pending reopening of the Jamalco plant but there's still concern over the other alumina assets.

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Expression of Interest - Request Information - Get a Quote. Building businesses and restoring communities, from the earth up, through mineral export

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Problems with the Bauxite-Alumina Industry in Jamaica

serious enough to question whether the destructive open-cast mining and the refining of bauxite should be continued, or not. JET's Red Dirt Study (2020) found that the bauxite-alumina industry has contributed approximately US$1 billion each year to Jamaica's GDP against social costs of between US$2.9 billion to US$13 billion.

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Nine Things To Know About The Aluminum Industry In Jamaica

The Mining Act which was enacted in 1947 is an extremely powerful law that gives the Government of Jamaica (in the form of "the Crown") sole ownership of Jamaica's minerals including bauxite, thereby disenfranchising property owners as they cannot stop mining from taking place on their land.

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Jamaica Bauxite Mining diversifies: Plans technology

Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), shareholder in Noranda Bauxite Limited and whose mainstream activities are port operations and property management, is moving to diversify income streams ...

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Jamaica: Five Largest Surface Mines in 2021

St. Ann Bauxite Mine in Saint Ann, was the largest surface mine in Jamaica, producing approximately 5.55 million metric tons per annum (mmtpa) of Run-of-Mine (ROM) in 2021. The St. Ann Bauxite Mine is owned by New Day Aluminum LLC;The Government of Jamaica. The second largest surface mine with an estimated 2.4 mmtpa of ROM, was …

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Jamaica's 'Cockpit Country' Faces Growing Threats From Mining …

But in 2021, Jamaica's minister of Transport and Mining, Robert Montague announced that the government had revised the Special Mining Lease 71 governing the lands in Cockpit Country open to mineral extraction—specifically the lands available for the mining company Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners. Noranda specializes in mining …

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About JBI

The Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) is a recognized repository of information on bauxite and alumina, and enjoys a solid reputation for research and analysis of data and trends in the industry. ... Jamaica Bauxite Mining Ltd. (JBM) and the Bauxite and Alumina Trading Company (BATCO). Established in 1976 as an arm of the Jamaican National ...

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JBM to establish industrial park at Lydford, St Ann | News | Jamaica …

The Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), in an initiative to drive rural development, is ready to embark on a $445-million project to establish a state-of-the-art Industrial Park at Lydford in St Ann. ... He said the intent is also to provide them with the necessary equipment to support their endeavours. Additionally, Green outlined efforts to ...

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JET expresses alarm at bauxite mining in Cockpit Country

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is alarmed to receive reports that extension of haul roads and deployment of mining equipment has begun within Cockpit Country borders ...

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Industry

Jamaica Bauxite Mining (JBM) was set up by the Government to hold the assets acquired from entering into partnerships or joint ventures with the companies. The Bauxite and Alumina Trading Company (BATCO) was established to carry out commercial trading activities on behalf of the other Government entities. Clarendon Alumina Production …

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The mission of the Jamaica Bauxite Institute is to maintain an unwavering commitment to effective regulatory enforcement, good scholarly and market-based research as well as the facilitation of investment in plant expansion and renewal, without degrading the environment. ... Jamaica government reinvests bauxite earnings in mining communities ...

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Red Dirt: The Bauxite-Alumina Industry in Jamaica

This publication takes a hard look at mining operations that have devastated Jamaican communities and landscapes since the 1950s. "Jamaica's air-quality standards are known to be outdated and, with respect to particulate matter (PM), are inadequate to protect public health – the bauxite-alumina industry could and should be held to a higher standard," …

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Summer Programmes

At Jamaica Bauxite Mining (JBM), we are committed to fostering talent and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our Summer Work and Internship Programme is designed to bridge the gap between education and employment, offering school leavers, skilled workers, and students a chance to gain valuable experience in the mining …

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Bauxite Companies Improving Safety

Prior to 1970 the system was informal in nature". For example, there was the Mining Act of 1947 but it was general and lacked the necessary details regarding safety regulations and minimum standards to be met. By 1977 the Government promulgated the Mining (Safety and Health) Regulations, which clearly spelled out the regulations and …

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Social impact of the bauxite-alumina industry

The social impact of the bauxite-alumina industry on Jamaica's small rural communities has been, for the most part, very hurtful. ... Bauxite mining also impacted the primary livelihood - farming - of several communities. The reclamation of mined-out pits to previous productivity, compulsory under the Mining Act (1947), never restored the ...

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Noranda Invades Cockpit Country With Bauxite Mining: Betrayal …

The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is alarmed to receive reports that extension of haul roads and deployment of mining equipment has begun within Cockpit Country borders south of Stewart Town. Despite numerous assurances from the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) that bauxite mining would not be permitted in Cockpit Country, reports from …

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Jamaica's mining revival turns red earth to gold for hedge …

Yet this 50-year-old facility is at the leading edge of a revival of the mining industry, turning Jamaica's red earth to gold for a new set of investors from hedge fund luminaries to commodity ...

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Restoration of Bauxite Lands in Jamaica: Life after …

In over 70 years of bauxite mining, the Jamaican industry has seen significant changes in mining practices. Some of these are in a direct attempt to reduce costs, but also very …

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