18 August 2006
The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Ms Buyelwa Sonjica, invites the media
to a press briefing on investigation findings and the issuing of the report of
the seismic events that shook the Stilfontein District in March last year.
A team of local and international experts was appointed by the Department to
investigate the risks to miners, mines and the public posed by seismic events
in gold mining districts following a large tremor that caused damage to
buildings and injuries to people in the town of Stilfontein. The investigation
led by Dr Ray Durrheim from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR), has been completed and the report will be officially released during
the briefing to be held as follows:
Date: Monday, 21 August 2006
Venue: Department of Minerals and Energy offices (9th Floor, Director-Generalâs
Boardroom), 234 Mineralia Centre, Cnr Andries and Visagie Streets
Time: 14h30
A press kit with all the information will be distributed during the press
briefing.
Enquiries:
Bontle Mafuna
Chief Director: Communication
Tel: (012) 317 8086/8185
Cell: 082 571 4310
E-mail: bontle.mafuna@dme.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Minerals and Energy
18 August 2006
