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, …
DetailsBauxite: ML 171: Leo Cousins (Lydford Mining) 35 Millsborough Crescent, Kingston 6 Tel#. 927-6306/978-9213: St. Thomas: 4 km2: Cadmium: SML 130: ... Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners(formerly St. Ann Bauxite Limited) St. Ann: 177.33 km2: Bauxite: SML 167: Alumina Partners of Jamaica
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DetailsThe Supreme Court has barred Noranda Jamaica Partners II and New Day Aluminum (Jamaica) Limited from mining lands in St Ann's Cockpit Country, which some residents say is threatening ...
DetailsA local farmer from Lydford near Golden Grove, after consulting with the Government in 1942, promoted the material to the aluminium multinational companies and research on Jamaican bauxite began. Although …
DetailsBauxite-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 on the …
DetailsNoranda Jamaica is owned 49 per cent by Atalco through Discovery Bauxite Operations Limited, while the Government of Jamaica, through Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited, holds 51 per cent. The company, over which Discovery Bauxite has management control, ships about five million dry metric tonnes of bauxite per year. The operation is six decades old.
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DetailsMining and Energy Minister James Robertson said this week that Russian aluminum producer, UC Rusal <0486.HK>, would restart in June production at its Windalco Ewarton bauxite and alumina refinery ...
DetailsJamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) is a Government-owned company (a Public Body) with a business enterprise mandate. In addition to being the custodian of over 4,000 acres of Government properties in St. Ann, JBM monitors the operations of Discovery Bauxite Partners (formerly Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners II), a bauxite mining operation based in …
DetailsTHE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica needs a close examination of our economic strategies, to move itself from poverty to prosperity. Bauxite/alumina – Besides the fact that all the operators are foreign-controlled, we have a situation where our hard-fought-for levy of the 1970s has been essentially removed.
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DetailsHelp rejuvenate the Golden Grove environs and surrounding communities, which was once a thriving area during the Bauxite era; Create jobs for the surrounding communities; Provide good job and career opportunity prospects to college graduates; and; Respond to space demands for the BPO sector and warehouse storage.
DetailsBauxite caused the island to make good strides in the mining and quarrying industry in 2023, helping it to grow by 86.8 per cent when compared to 2022. ... Jamaica's …
DetailsAt 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 industry. ...
DetailsBauxite mining is a significant industry in Jamaica, profoundly impacting both the economy and the real estate landscape. As the island's primary mineral resource, bauxite is the raw material from which aluminum is produced, making Jamaica one of the world's leading bauxite exporters. The extraction process often requires vast tracts of land, leading to substantial changes in land …
DetailsELAW partners in Jamaica are celebrating a January 20 Supreme Court order halting bauxite mining next to communities in St. Ann until a claim brought by nine residents is heard later this year. The claimants live within three different mining leases which overlap with a contested area, omitted from the Cockpit Country Protected Area, declared in 2022.
DetailsThe BCDP has been administered by the Jamaica Bauxite Institute since 1996, under the mantra "Life After Bauxite". The BCDP is currently in its Sixth Phase, with a significant number of positive outcomes in infrastructure, agriculture, education and local leadership capacity through 15 councils across the five bauxite mining parishes.
DetailsThe 1.1-billion-dollar bauxite mining industry is second only to tourism in economic importance to the island. According to 2005 figures from the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), the industry employs over 3,500 people. Jamaica has produced more than 120 million tonnes of crude bauxite since 1974 and JBI officials have suggested that bauxite can ...
DetailsJamalco is a joint venture between General Alumina Jamaica Limited and Clarendon Alumina Production Limited (CAP) with a focus on bauxite mining and alumina production. The entity started as a bauxite mining venture by Alcoa in 1959 and exported its first shipment of bauxite in 1963. The venture began alumina production at a new refinery in ...
DetailsIn October 2016 DADA Holdings, though its affiliate New Day, bought the upstream operations of Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation, including the Gramercy and St Ann works for US$24.4 million in a competitive auction. At the time, the bauxite mines in Jamaica were said to be capable of mining 5.2 million metric tonnes of bauxite ore per year.
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DetailsThis has caused mining costs to become a more important factor than location near a smelter. Environmental Issues caused by bauxite mining. Due to the methods of mining (open cast), the end result of mining on the landscape is very unsightly. Jamaican regulations ensure that the land is reclaimed when mining in an area is complete. The topsoil ...
DetailsThe Jamaica Bauxite Mining Ltd. ("JBM") was incorporated on February 13, 1975 to administer the Government of Jamaica's equity in the bauxite and alumina industries. It holds 51% of Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners ("NJBP"), and of the former Reynolds Operations at Lydford and the Port of Ocho
DetailsBauxite is the ore from which aluminium is made. Jamaica contains some of the largest known deposits of bauxite in the world. The mining areas are located in the western and central …
DetailsPrime Minister Andrew Holness' decision in 2022, to establish an expanded "protected area in the Cockpit Country", has not fully clarified whether this includes the portion that had been appropriated for mining. While bauxite and alumina production have contributed somewhat to Jamaica's economic development, it is highly questionable ...
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DetailsBauxite caused the island to make good strides in the mining and quarrying industry in 2023, helping it to grow by 86.8 per cent when compared to 2022.
DetailsOpportunities At JBM, we are dedicated to fostering growth and development through a range of strategic initiatives. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our core operations to encompass community support, talent nurturing, and career development. Here, you can explore our sponsorship programs, job vacancies, and summer internship …
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DetailsJamaica's mineral portfolio is dominated by the production of the metallic mineral, bauxite used for alumina production, and to a lesser extent, non-metallic minerals used in the Construction Sector, and some industrial applications (Table 1).
DetailsOn June 5, 1952 the first shipment of bauxite was made by Reynolds Jamaica Mines from its port in Ocho Rios to the parent company's alumina plant at Hurricane Creek, Arkansas. After that first shipment of bauxite in 1952, production increased rapidly, and by 1957 Jamaica had become the leading bauxite producer in the world, with a production ...
DetailsJamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) is a Government-owned company (a Public Body) with a business enterprise mandate. In addition to being the custodian of over 4,000 acres of Government properties in St. Ann, JBM …
DetailsThe 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 ...
DetailsBased in Arlington, ia, the group is working with Jamaican conservation organizations to safeguard the region. Alcoa, the world's largest producer of aluminum, has been mining bauxite in Jamaica since 1963. Since 2004 it has been prospecting for bauxite in Cockpit Country. The company's license expired in May, but it is expected to be ...
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