AngloGold Ashanti regrets to announce the death of John Asamoah, at Obuasi mine in Ghana.

Mr Asamoah, an employee of Obuasi’s MBC underground development contractor, was fatally injured in an underground vehicle accident when the scoop he was operating struck a sidewall.

A statement from the mining company said the accident occurred at 18:30 GMT on Tuesday 14 April and has been reported to the Chief Inspectorate of Mines for further investigation.

No other employees were injured in the accident, the statement added.

AngloGold Ashanti would like to extend its condolence to Mr. Asamoah’s family and friends.