03630nam 22006975 450 991075409090332120231024092404.03-031-42604-510.1007/978-3-031-42604-9(MiAaPQ)EBC30825232(Au-PeEL)EBL30825232(DE-He213)978-3-031-42604-9(PPN)272917117(EXLCZ)992855187150004120231024d2023 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe History of Mining and Geological Surveys in Jamaica[electronic resource] /by Suresh Bhalai1st ed. 2023.Cham :Springer International Publishing :Imprint: Springer,2023.1 online resource (170 pages)Historical Geography and Geosciences,2520-1387Print version: Bhalai, Suresh The History of Mining and Geological Surveys in Jamaica Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2023 9783031426032 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.Mining and geological survey work in Jamaica goes back several hundred years and was initiated by the Europeans when they colonized the Island. The year 2019 marked 160 years since the first Government-commissioned Geological Survey of Jamaica. This is one of the oldest survey activity of this type in the World! This book seeks to commemorate this heritage. 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. The Reader will explore a relatively unfamiliar side of the Country's development, linked to popular historical stories that shaped the Nation. The information presented are mostly documented in dated academic literature that are not gauged for a wide audience. This book however, aims to make this information accessible for a wider readership such as students, amateur scientist, non-professionals or anyone who wishes to learn about the rich history and heritage, and the contributions to national development from Europe and much later, North America.Historical Geography and Geosciences,2520-1387GeologyMining engineeringPhysical geographyPower resourcesEnvironmental economicsEconomic geographyGeologyMining and ExplorationPhysical GeographyResource and Environmental EconomicsEconomic GeographyGeology.Mining engineering.Physical geography.Power resources.Environmental economics.Economic geography.Geology.Mining and Exploration.Physical Geography.Resource and Environmental Economics.Economic Geography.550.723Bhalai Suresh1434322MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910754090903321The History of Mining and Geological Surveys in Jamaica3587975UNINA