Mining and geological survey work in Jamaica goes back several hundred years and was initiated by the Europeans when they colonized the Island. It is one of the first books of its kind examining the evolution of the mineral sector and geological survey work of Jamaica, set in the framework of the Country's history of over 500 years.
1. Introduction: Early Years of Mining and Geology.- 2. Geological Survey for Jamaica.- 3. A Temporary Survey.- 4. The Bauxite Industry and its Development.- 5. The Modern Geological Survey.- 6. Transforming Jamaica’s Mining Sector.