Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says he is confident that the Alpart bauxite and alumina plant at Nain, in St Elizabeth, will re-open soon, as...

The Government is defending its decision to grant a one year bauxite levy concession to Russian aluminium producer-UC Rusal, despitegiving up US$7 million in revenue. Responding to questions posed during...

The Government has granted a bauxite levy concession to Russian-based aluminum company UC Rusal, which will ensure, among other things, that the 600 local jobs are maintained at the Ewarton...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government is exploring the possibility of producing aluminium locally. Speaking at Wednesday's (July 25) Jamaica House media briefing at...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the Government is proceeding with the mapping of the country’s limestone and other mineral resources. "The data generated will...

Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, says the Ministry is working to ensure that the Cockpit Country is protected, especially from mining activities. "This area (Cockpit...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (STEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell, while seeking to restore the bauxite and alumina industry to its pre-eminent position, has his eyes sharply focused on...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, has said that divestment of the Government’s shares in Clarendon Alumina Partners (CAP) is still subject to discussions with interested...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the government is committed to revitalising the local bauxite/alumina industry, which has been ailing for some time. “This sector...

The Ministry of Energy and Mining is pursuing discussions with several of the country’s tertiary institutions towards establishing a partnership for the delivery of a four-year degree programme for professionals...