Subsequent to the briefing by the Department of Mineral Resources, the Committee invited selected organizations to make written and/or oral submissions and testimonies. The public hearings were conducted on Wednesday, 01 and Friday, 03 September 2010, where the Committee heard submissions and testimonies from five organizations, namely: . The South African Institute of Engineering Geologists; . The Geological Society of South Africa; . The National Union of Mine Workers; . The National Housing Builders Registration Council; and . The Construction Industry Development Board.