The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr. Gwede Mantashe (MP) will on Thursday, 23 January 2025 release the Mine Health and Safety statistics for the 2024 calendar year. Following the 2024 Mine Occupational Health and Safety Tripartite Summit which aimed to achieve “Zero harm in our lifetime”, the Minister will be releasing the statistics and 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 by enforcing the Mine Health and Safety Act and fostering cooperation with all stakeholders for the long-term sustainability of the sector. The Minister will be joined by the Deputy Minister, Director-General, Chief Inspector of Mines, Organised Business, Organised Labour, and Professional Associations. Members of the media are invited to cover the official release of the statistics scheduled as follows: DATE : Thursday, 23 January 2025 TIME : 13:45 for 14h00 VENUE : GCIS Media Room,Tshedimoso House, Hatfield, Pretoria Social media links: Facebook: http://facebook.com/GovernmentZA Twitter: http://twitter.com/GovernmentZA YouTube: http://youtube.com/GovernmentZA To RSVP, contact: Mr. Solomon Phetla on Solomon.phetla@dmre.gov.za / 083 650 4395 Mr. Johannes Mokobane Johannes.mokobane@dmre.gov.za /0827663674 or mediadesk@dmre.gov.za Enquiries: Mr. Makhosonke Buthelezi – Makhosonke.buthelezi@dmre.gov.za / 0823595584 Ms Yolanda Mhlathi Yolanda.Mhlathi@dmre.gov.za; 0672581122 Issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy