Keeping bauxite/alumina plants open

  The Government has stepped in to assist mining companies that have been hit had by a major slump in the price of alumina on the world market.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding says he met with officials of bauxite and alumina companies on Tuesday to discuss way to provide support to the industry, as his administration is intent on preventing any closure in the sector.

"We wouldn't want to see any of our bauxite/alumina plants closed and we're working with them to see how we can keep these plants going ... to see what the Government needs to do to support the company so they can support the jobs of the workers," said the Prime Minister who was speaking on his monthly call in programme "Jamaica House Live" on Wednesday.