Reynolds pioneers commercial bauxite shipmentsJan 1, 1952Labels: Reynolds Jamaica, Ocho RiosJBM HistoryMining History
Kirkvine begins alumina processingDec 1, 1952Labels: Kirkvine Works, ManchesterJBI IndustryMining History
Alpart refinery begins operations at NainMay 18, 1969Labels: Alpart refinery, NainJamaica ObserverJBI Industry
Jamalco refinery starts alumina productionJan 1, 1972Labels: Jamalco, ClarendonJamalco HistorySEC Filing
Government imposes new bauxite levyJun 8, 1974Labels: Jamaican government, bauxite levyMultinational MonitorJamaica Gleaner
Reynolds begins withdrawal amid global pressuresMar 2, 1984Labels: Reynolds, company withdrawalUPI ArchivesCIA FOIA
Alcoa shuts down operations during aluminum glutFeb 1, 1985Labels: Alcoa, shutdownCIA FOIAUPI Archives
Jamaica acquires 50% of Jamalco joint ventureJan 1, 1988Labels: Government of, JamalcoJamalco HistoryUPI Archives
Global financial crisis triggers major plant closuresMay 15, 2009Labels: Alpart, plant closuresJamaica GleanerJBI Industry
Ewarton reopens as the sector partially recoversJan 1, 2010Labels: Ewarton Works, reopeningJBI IndustryJamaica Observer
JISCO reopens Alpart, then pauses for upgradesJun 1, 2017Labels: JISCO, AlpartJBI IndustryJamaica Observer
Century Aluminum acquires Noble’s 55% of JamalcoApr 25, 2023Labels: Century Aluminum, JamalcoCentury PRJamalco History