Mineral Resources Minister, Mr Gwede Mantashe will on Friday 8th February 2019 visit the Tormin Mineral Sands operation outside Vredendal in the Western Cape.

The Minister’s visit to Tormin follows his commitment to visit the mine and engage local stakeholders to address concerns raised about the company’s Western Cape operation. The company has applied for prospecting and mining rights in Xolobeni in the Eastern Cape. However, there is currently a moratorium on the processing of applications for that area.

After an inspection in-loco at the mine, the Minister will provide feedback and engage community representatives at a meeting scheduled to take place as follows:

Date: ‪8 February 2019

Venue: Uitkyk Community Hall (Thusong Centre), Verkeer Street, Lutzville

Time: ‪11:00

Members of the media wishing to attend the meeting must kindly confirm attendance by ‪Thursday, 7 February 2019 at the following email address: Media@dmr.gov.za or to Neliswa Chiloane ‪060 550 4379.

Note: Kindly bring media accreditation to access the venue

Enquiries:

Nathi David Shabangu 073 852 1922/ Media Liaison Officer

Ayanda Shezi 082 308 1586/ Head of Communications

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Issued by the Department of Mineral Resources