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In 1992, Dr. Vincent Hill and Mr. Leo Cousins set out on a mission to develop a world-class limestone industry in Jamaica. They had the vision of transforming the use of limestone as a low value construction material into a highly profitable product through processing. Beginning with the export of high purity calcium carbonate for use in the Food and Pharmaceutical markets, they achieved sustainable development by integrating a wide range of uses of limestone into the operations.
Vincent, a geochemist, combined his skills and resources with Leo, a mechanical engineer. This synergistic relationship made their vision of developing this fledgling industry a reality. That vision turned into profit and the company, which started off with strictly high purity whiting grade calcium carbonate, evolved over the years to provide milled products, high value screened products as well as construction grade aggregates.
Operating out of Lydford, St Ann on the northern coast of Jamaica, Lydford Mining Company made history in late 2018 when we became the first exporter of manufactured limestone sand to the US Virgin Islands. The shipment of 4,800 tons of construction grade limestone sand was a first for the country. Through key partnerships, at home and abroad, coupled with a focus on sustainable mining practices, we continue to grow the capacity of our facilities to meet today’s demand for products locally and internationally.
LEO Cousins
Founder
Vincent hill
Founder
Jackie M. Millington
Director - Finance and Value Added Products
B. ChE Chemical Process Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
MBA Nova Southeastern University
A partner in the firm and Dr. Hill’s daughter, Jackie has gained a wealth of experience as an engineer, aiding in the development of the quality and diversification of our products.
EDGAR Cousins
Director - Maintenance and Business Development
B. A. Marketing, Concordia University
The son of Leo Cousins, Eddie has led the company to numerous successes. With a focus on business development, he has worked to increase sales and products while forging strategic partnerships locally and internationally.
Samuel A. Millington
Director - Operations
B.Sc.(Hons) Chemical Engineering, University of the West Indies
Sam has done extensive work in the process optimization at Lydford Mining Company He has also contributed greatly to the corporate sales division. Sam, an engineer, currently manages all mining sites with a focus on efficiency and sustainability.