Deep beneath the earth’s surface lies a resource so valuable, modern industries can hardly function without it. From cellphones and cars to everyday appliances, many of the things we rely on start with this essential material. But before these products are made, this valuable resource must be found, extracted and processed. For Jamaica, its bauxite.
For many years, Jamaica depended on bauxite mining and exportation. Now in 2025, what is the future of the industry? Can the industry grow beyond where it is now? The answer is yes but not in the way that you might think. You see alumina was the biproduct that most mining companies focused their attention on but in that precious red mud, there is more than what meets the eye.
Presented by:
Andrae Palmer
