# Mining pit fatalities in Ghana > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mining-pit-fatalities-in-ghana > Updated: 2026-09-04T09:20:16.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3. Fatalities have occurred in Ghana due to collapses at mining sites. In the Ashanti Region, at least 23 people, including 11 children, died after falling into abandoned, uncovered pits left by illegal miners. Most victims were local residents, such as farmers, navigating paths to their fields. In response, the Regional Security Council and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources began reclaiming abandoned pits and removing structures from forest reserves. In the Eastern Region, a separate incident in Asaman Tamfoe resulted in at least seven deaths following a collapse at a mining site on August 29, 2026. While initial reports suggested a gold mining pit buried 11 people, the District Chief Executive for Atiwa East, Ernest Owusu Ntim, disputed that the site was an active mining pit. He stated the area had undergone reclamation one to two years prior and that the victims were allegedly attempting to dig beneath a hill in the reclaimed area when sand collapsed on them. On September 3, 2026, another collapse occurred in Manso Keniago, located in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. Reports indicate that approximately 12 male miners were working in an illegal mining pit when it collapsed. While four individuals escaped without injury, seven bodies have been retrieved, including one victim identified by the nickname ‘Chinchilla’. Rescue efforts involving the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), local police, and community volunteers are continuing to search for one remaining individual believed to be trapped underground. ## Claims - At least seven miners died in a mining incident at Asaman Tamfoe in the Atewa East District. (disputed by 3 sources) - Four miners are feared trapped underground following the collapse. (disputed by 3 sources) - The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (disputed by 3 sources) - The DCE rejected reports that any individuals remain trapped underground. (disputed) - A mining pit collapse occurred in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. (disputed) - The collapse happened at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026. (disputed) - Eight miners were trapped underground. (disputed) - Five of the deceased were identified as residents of Moseaso, and two were from Asaman Tamfoe. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Atiwa East District Chief Executive Ernest Owusu Ntim stated the site was a reclaimed area, not an active mining pit. (single source) - Twelve male miners were inside the pit when the collapse occurred. (single source) - Four miners escaped the collapse without injuries. (single source) - The trapped miners included Kwaku Dada, Akwasi Awudu, Kwaku Badu, Chinchilla, Kwame, Awelo, Kofi Asaa, and Kojo Buabeng. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Ghana mining pit collapse kills at least seven people Seven miners are dead and one remains missing after an illegal mining pit collapsed in the Ashanti Region of Ghana on September 3, 2026. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-mining-pit-collapse-kills-at-least-seven-people ### 2026-08-31: Asaman Tamfoe mining incident leaves seven dead in Ghana Seven people died in a mining-related incident at Asaman Tamfoe, Ghana. While reports suggest four miners remain trapped in a collapsed pit, local officials claim the site was a reclaimed area. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asaman-tamfoe-mining-incident-leaves-seven-dead-in-ghana ### 2026-08-24: Ashanti Region: 23 dead in abandoned illegal mining pits At least 23 people, including 11 children, have died after falling into abandoned illegal mining pits in Ghana's Ashanti Region. Authorities have begun reclamation efforts to prevent further fatalities. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ashanti-region-23-dead-in-abandoned-illegal-mining-pits --- Cite as: Mining pit fatalities in Ghana. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mining-pit-fatalities-in-ghana