Jamaica now has full ownership of the Rare Earth Element Plant, following a formal handing over of the facility to the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) by Nippon Light Metal Holding...

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...

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...

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...

The Government has sold its seven per cent share in West Indies Alumina Company Limited (Windalco) to Russian aluminium giant, United Company Rusal Alumina Jamaica Limited (UC Rusal). Minister of...

Representatives of the world’s largest aluminum company UC Rusal, will be visiting Jamaica later this month to conclude discussions on the future of their operations at the Alpart and Kirkvine...

The multi-million dollar Rare Earth Elements Pilot Plant located on the grounds of the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, has been completed and is slated to...

The Government is collaborating on a project with Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners, to demonstrate the viability of the biofuels industry, using mined out bauxite lands to grow oil-producing crops. Minister...