The Mines and Geology Division of the Ministry has primary responsibility for execution of activities related to the mining portfolio. Under the Mining and the Quarries Control Acts, the Mines and Geology Division has statutory responsibility to exercise general supervision over all prospecting, mining and quarrying operations throughout Jamaica.

Mining plays an essential role in the country's foreign exchange earnings (contributing roughly 60%). The exploitation of mined resources in Jamaica has direct/indirect impacts on other sectors of the economy and the environment.

The Ministry works in collaboration with the Mines and Geology Division to ensure the smooth operation of all mining-related activities.

The following entities fall under the portfolio of the Mining Division:

• Bauxite and Alumina Trading Company (BATCO)
• Clarendon Alumina Production Limited (CAP)
• Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI)
• Jamaica Bauxite Mining (JBM)
• Mines and Geology Division