The Minister of Mineral Resource Mr Gwede Mantashe has urged Sibanye-Stillwater to urgently resolve the strike currently underway at three of the company’s gold operations.

The Minister met with executives of the company this morning to receive a briefing on the strike, and understand measures in place for its peaceful, swift resolution.

The meeting was part of the Minister’s continuous engagements with the sector on pertinent issues.

“We believe we had a good engagement with the company. We are also making attempts to meet with the relevant labour unions. It is in all our interest to dissuade everyone from participating in a protracted strike, as this adversely affects people and the economy,” the Minister said.

The Minister further encouraged Sibanye-Stillwater to continue to engage directly with AMCU.

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Issued by the Department of Mineral Resources