@truth.and.context: Jamaica just made a major move. The Government has officially established a brand new Ministry of Mining and Geology — and it started operations today. For years, mining was tucked under the same ministry as Agriculture and Fisheries. Now it has its own dedicated space, its own focus, and its own clear mandate. Minister Floyd Green remains at the helm, and the goal is simple but powerful: give Jamaica’s mineral sector the full attention it deserves. This isn’t just about bauxite anymore. Yes, bauxite and alumina still matter — they still drive a big portion of our traditional exports. But the new ministry is also being charged with pushing harder into strategic and critical minerals… gold, copper, rare earth elements, and other resources that the world is desperately looking for. The Mines and Geology Division will continue to regulate prospecting, mining, and quarrying across the island. They’ll handle licensing, inspections, enforcement, and making sure companies rehabilitate the land after they dig. Geological surveys, hazard mapping, and proper data on what Jamaica actually has underground will also sit under this new structure. What should we expect? Stronger regulation after the recent audit findings. Better tracking of royalties and rehabilitation obligations. More serious investment promotion. A clearer path for companies exploring metallic minerals and rare earths. And a sharper focus on making sure mining communities actually benefit. This is about treating our mineral wealth like the strategic asset it is — not as a side portfolio. Jamaica is sitting on more than just red dirt. The question now is whether we manage it properly, attract the right partners, protect the environment, and turn it into real long-term value for the country. The new Ministry of Mining and Geology is the first big signal that the government is serious about that conversation. What do you want to see from this new ministry? Drop your thoughts below. #MinistryOfMiningAndGeology #JamaicaMining #CriticalMinerals #FloydGreen #StrategicMinerals

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