The Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe will tomorrow visit the Cannosia Mine in Qokolweni, Eastern Cape Province. The visit forms part of the on-going engagements with various stakeholders - including mine management, labour unions and community members - in an effort to rebuild relationships and levels of trust and confidence in the mining industry for sustainable development and a meaningful contribution to the country's economy

Members of the media are invited to cover the Minister's visit which will take place as follows:

Date:               Thursday, 04 October 2018

Time:              10H00

Venue:            Cannosia Mine, Farm 313, Qokolweni, Mthatha

For media enquiries, contact:

Nathi David Shabangu 073 852 1922

Media Liaison Officer - Ministry

Ayanda Shezi 082 308 1586

Head of Communications

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Issued by the Department of Mineral Resources