KIMBERLEY – The body of one of five miners who were reported missing following an underground mud slide at the Du Toitspan Joint Shaft mine three weeks ago was recovered this afternoon.
“Ekapa Resources and Minerals confirm with deep sadness that recovery teams have recovered the remains of one of the five miners who were reported missing following the underground water flood and mud rush at the Du Toitspan Joint Shaft on 17 February.
“The family of the miner has been informed. At the request of the family, the name of the miner will not be released at this time. Formal identification processes are currently underway, and further information will be shared once these procedures have been completed and when appropriate to do so,” Ekapa stated in a media release.
Recovery operations underground continue as teams work methodically and safely to reach the remaining areas where the other miners were last reported to be working.
The company extends its deepest condolences to the family, colleagues, and loved ones of the miner during this extremely difficult time.
Colonel Cherelle Ehlers, police spokesperson, said Kimberley detectives are investigating an inquest after the body of an adult male was recovered from a mine in Kimberley on Monday 9 March, at approximately 15:00.
Further updates will be provided as the recovery operation progresses.
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