Mineral Resources Minister, Mr Gwede Mantashe will on Friday, 2 November 2018, officially open the Khanye Coal Mine in Bronkhorstspruit. With potential of contributing positively on employment, Khanye Coal Mine, a Canyon Coal operation, has estimated extractable reserves of about 39 million tones, translating to an operating lifespan of approximately 15 years.
Members of the media are invited to attend the official opening of the mine scheduled to take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 2 November 2018
Time: 11:00
Venue: Khanye Colliery, R907, Bronkhorstspruit (GPS location: https://goo.gl/maps/RfEDg9VkEKM2)
Members of the media who wish to attend the event are requested to confirm their attendance with Neliswa Chiloane on media@dmr.gov.za or 060 550 4379 by Thursday, 1 November 2018, at 16:00
For media enquiries
Nathi David Shabangu - Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 073 852 1922
Ayanda Shezi - Head of Communications
Cell: 082 308 1586
