Trapped illegal miners not confined; they can exit on foot – AngloGold

A statement from the mining firm explained that the trapped miners have not been confined and can exit on foot via the existing ramp from the mine.

“Unauthorized persons underground are able to exit on foot, via the existing ramp, through the main access of this mining area.

No person underground has been confined in any way and the main exit ramp from the mine remains open.

The mine added that seven illegal miners exited through this main access point on foot and are in the custody of the Ghana Police Service.

Unauthorized persons underground are able to exit on foot, via the existing ramp, through the main access of this mining area

No person underground has been confined in any way and the main exit ramp from the mine remains open.

Yesterday, seven illegal miners exited through this main access point on foot and are in the custody of the Ghana Police Service