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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd right), speaks with Chairman of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Christopher Cargill (2nd left), at the opening ceremony for the UC Rusal Alpart Jamaica Bauxite Export Project at Port Kaiser in St. Elizabeth today (September 7). At right is Country Manager for UC Rusal in Jamaica, Igor Dorofeev, while Acting Managing Director, Alpart Jamaica, Bevan Shirley, is left.

UC Rusal Announces Full Resumption of Operations at Alpart

Russian alumina giant, UC Rusal, on Monday (September 7) announced a full resumption of operations at Alpart in St. Elizabeth. Country manager for UC Rusal in Jamaica, Igor Dorofeev, made the announcement at the official opening of the UC Rusal...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell making his contribution to the 2015/2016 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 15.

Rare Earth Pilot Project Was Successful – Minister Paulwell

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), addressing journalists at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (December 22). Also pictured are: UC Rusal Country Manager, Igor Dorofeev (second left); and Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Vincent Lawrence. Mining will resume at Alpart in January 2015.

Mining to Resume at Alpart in January 2015

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

Mining Minister Issues Ultimatum to UC Rusal

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd left, seated); President and Chief Executive Officer, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company Limited (NLM), Takashi Ishiyamo (left, seated); and Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) Executive Director, Parris Lyew-Ayee (2nd right seated), sign a collaboration agreement under the Rare Earth Element project, during a brief meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (October 9). Witnessing the proceedings are Legal and Commercial Counsel, Michael Vaccianna (standing); and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Michelle Forbes.

Jamaica Has Full Ownership of Rare Earth Element Plant

10 years ago Mining

Mines and Geology Division to Showcase Precious Stones and Minerals

Students and members of the public will have a chance to view the Mines and Geology Division’s (MGD) inventory of precious stones, rocks and minerals from around the world during Science and Technology Month in November. The period of celebration is being observed under the theme: ‘Science, Technology and Innovation: The Game Changer for Growth and Development’. On November 12,...

10 years ago MiningParliament

House Approves Withdrawal of $406.5 Million From CDF for Bauxite Development Programmes

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, October 20, approved the withdrawal of $406.5 million from the Capital Development Fund (CDF) to finance the bauxite development programmes. Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, informed that $200 million will go to the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) to deal with pollution control, red mud disposal and water treatment. The...

10 years ago Mining

25 Students to Receive Scholarships from UC Rusal Next Year

Twenty-five Jamaican students will be the recipients of full scholarships to study in Russia next year, to be awarded by Russian alumina company, UC Rusal, owners of Alpart, in Nain, St. Elizabeth. The announcement was made on September 7, by Country Manager for UC Rusal in Jamaica, Igor Dorofeev, at the official opening of the Rusal Alpart Jamaica Bauxite export...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Mining

CAP to Record Profit By Next Year

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says it is expected that by next year, there will be a return of profitability to Clarendon Aluminium Partners (CAP). “We are seeing the revitalisation of the bauxite industry and for the first time in a long time... we are now forecasting that by next year, we are seeing the...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), presents Director of Applications Management Division, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Ainsley Henry, with a copy of the Hillside Development Manual, during the official launch of the document at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on July 24.

12 years ago Mining

Manual to Guide Hillside Development Launched

A manual, which sets out guidelines for improving hillside development practices in Jamaica, was launched on July 24, by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. The Hillside Development Manual also aims to minimise the risks associated with hillside development, including landslides, debris floods and erosion that destroy the natural and aesthetic quality of the environment. Speaking...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell closed the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 8.

12 years ago MiningParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Government Gives Six-Month Notice to UC Rusal

The Government has issued a formal notice to Russian aluminium company, UC Rusal, of its intention to revoke the special mining rights for its ALPART and Kirkvine refineries, if “bona fide” mining operations do not resume within six months. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, as he closed the 2014/15 Sectoral debate...

12 years ago MiningParliament

Levy Concession Extended For Bauxite Company

Government has executed a further bauxite levy concession agreement with Russian aluminium company, UC Rusal, for an additional two years. The agreement will see the company benefiting from a relief of bauxite levy for the West Indies Alumina Company Limited (Windalco) Ewarton plant for the period October 1, 2013 to September 1, 2015. Making the announcement in the House of...