The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr. Gwede Mantashe (MP) will on Friday, 24 January 2020 release the mine health and safety statistics for the 2019 calendar year. The statistics will include the performance of the mining industry in terms of fatalities, injuries and occupational diseases.

 

The Department remains committed to ensuring the health and safety of mineworkers through the implementation of the Mine Health and Safety Act and fostering cooperation with all stakeholders, for the long-term sustainability of the sector.

 

Members of the media are invited to a briefing on the performance of the sector, scheduled to take place as follows:

 

Date:               Friday, 24 January 2020

Time:              10:00

Venue:            Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Cnr Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria

 

There will be a live video Iink to the Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament in Cape Town.

 

Kindly RSVP by sending your details not later than 23 January 2020 at 14:00 to Media@dmr.gov.za or contact: Neliswa Chiloane on 0605504379/ or Solomon Phetla on 0767653863

 

For enquiries:

Mr Nathi Shabangu - Media Liaison Officer - Mobile: 0738521922

Email: Natie.Shabangu@dmr.gov.za  

 

Ms Ayanda Shezi - Head of Communication - Mobile: 0823081586

Email: Ayanda.Shezi@dmr.gov.za 

 

Ms Thandiwe Maimane - Head of Communication - Mobile: 083 645 7837

Email: Thandiwe.Maimane@energy.gov.za

 

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Issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.