The body of the last miner trapped in an AngloGold Ashanti Mine at Obuasi has been found after nearly 2 weeks of search.

His body was discovered by a mine rescue team on Saturday May 29.

The miner was reported missing after parts of the underground site he was working in caved in on Tuesday, May 18.

He was a staff of United Mining Alliance, a sub-contractor for AngloGold Ashanti.

In a press statement announcing the demise of the miner, AngloGold Ashanti indicated that a thorough investigation into the incident has been initiated.

Meanwhile, all underground mining activities which were voluntarily suspended after the geotechnical incident will remain so pending results of the investigation.

The investigation will include “In-depth area-by-area assessment of the mine design, mine schedule and ground management plans, before progressively releasing mining areas for a phased resumption in production.”

The Company condoled with the family and loved ones of the deceased.

“May his soul rest in peace. Our gratitude goes to the mine rescue teams for their efforts over this period.”