"Bauxite: Jamaica’s Lucrative 'Red Dirt'"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Situation Report
Geopolitical Monitor
16 June, 2023
Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/bauxite-jamaicas-lucrative-red-dirt/
Jamaica is a global producer of bauxite, a critical material used to produce aluminum. The Caribbean island, most well-known globally for its vibrant tourism industry, has exploited this “red dirt” for decades. While the industry remains profitable, there has been significant push-back recently, including a recent landmark Supreme Court ruling against a new mining project.
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