Relatives gather at the grave of a loved one killed in the mine explosion in Soma, Turkey, May 17, 2014.
Rescuers in Turkey have begun wrapping up search operations at the site of the country's worst-ever coal mine disaster.
On Saturday, Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said rescue workers found the bodies of two more miners, raising the death toll to 301. He said they are believed to be the last remaining victims at the Soma Holding Co. mine in western Turkey.
Yildiz said 485 miners either had escaped or were rescued.
Deadly Mining Accidents in Turkey
Deadly Mining Accidents in Turkey
March 7, 1983: 103 killed in Armutçuk, Zonguldak
April 10, 1983: 10 killed in Kozlu, Zonguldak
January 31, 1987: 8 killed in Kozlu, Zonguldak
January 31, 1990: 5 killed in Amasrada
February 7, 1990: 68 killed in Amasya
March 3, 1992: 263 killed in Kozlu, Zonguldak
March 26, 1995: 37 killed in Antalya
November 22, 2003: 10 killed in Karaman
September 8, 2004: 19 killed in Kastamonu
June 2, 2006: 17 killed in Balikesir
December 10, 2009: 19 killed in Bursa
May 17, 2010: 30 killed in Zonguldak
January 8, 2013: 8 killed in Kozlu, Zonguldak
May 13, 2014: More than 280 killed in Soma
"There are no mine workers in the mine at the moment," the energy minister told reporters at a news conference. "There are no more missing people reported by families."
Seven families were awaiting bodies undergoing DNA testing, he added.
Earlier Saturday, a new fire erupted at the mine, hampering recovery efforts. Yildiz said rescue teams would conduct a final search through the mine.
Turkish officials still are investigating the cause of Tuesday's electrical explosion and fire at the mine. They said most of the workers died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
The deadly accident has sparked a string of protests. Demonstrators and IndustriALL Global Union, an international organization representing 50 million workers, say Turkey has poor mining safety standards.
Police in Istanbul used tear gas and water cannons late Friday to disperse people refusing to leave after a peaceful demonstration honoring the miners. What began as a solemn candlelight ceremony spiraled into chaos when several people refusing to leave after the event ended clashed with police.
Mining Disaster in Turkey
1/11A police water cannon is used against anti-government protesters in Soma, Turkey, May 16, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
2/11Hundreds of protesters took part in a march against the government. Some protesters chanted slogans near a monument for the town's miners, Soma, May 16, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
3/11A police water cannon is used against anti-government protesters in Soma, May 16, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
4/11Muslims pray in Soma, May 16, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
5/11People mourn at the grave of a miner after a burial service, in Soma, May 15, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
6/11Miners and members of rescue services wait outside a coal mine in Soma, May 15, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
7/11People prepare graves for the coal mine disaster victims in Soma, May 15, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
8/11Members of the rescue team sit outside the coal mine in Soma, May 15, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
9/11Relatives of the miners wait near the coal mine where disaster struck, Soma, May 15, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
10/11A young man waits outside the coal mine in Soma, May 15, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
11/11A protester is kicked by Yusuf Yerkel, advisor to Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, as Special Forces police officers detain him during a protest against Mr. Erdogan's visit to Soma, May 14, 2014.
Turkish police fired water cannon and tear gas on May 16, 2014 to disperse thousands of protesters in the town of Soma, where close to 300 people died in the country's worst ever mining disaster.
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