Mine and Quarry Operators Must Be Licensed – WRA
By: , May 31, 2026

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) is reminding mine and quarry operators to secure their licences for legitimate access to rivers and quarries for aggregate excavation. Mining of aggregates is a legal, legitimate business in Jamaica. However, when done in breach of established regulations, unsustainable and illicit mining practices can reconfigure rivers, destroy riverbanks and cause excess erosion. Managing Director of...

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