The Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe intends to publish the draft Mining Charter today for public comments before it is finalised and gazetted.
This follows weeks of engagements with stakeholders and social partners.
“Publishing of the Charter moves us a step forward in terms of ensuring regulatory and policy certainty for the industry. We urge members of the public to submit their comments, views and ideas in order to shape the Charter,” Minister Mantashe said.
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by Minister Mantashe following the publishing of the Charter to be held as follows:
Date: Sunday, 17 June 2018
Time: 10H00
Venue: GCIS Hatfield, Tshedimosetso House, 1035, Francis Baard Street
Please confirm your attendance with Mildred Mnguni by 4pm on Saturday, 16th June 2018 on 071 475 8415 or 060 550 4379
For enquiries:
Nathi David Shabangu 073 852 1922
Media Liaison Officer – Office of the Minister
Ayanda Shezi 082 308 1586
Head of Communications
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