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2 clusters · 12 sources · 4 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated about 1 month ago

Small-scale mining fatalities in Ghana

Overview

In Ghana’s Ashanti Region, three small-scale gold miners—two women and one man—died following a pit collapse in Odumase-Santenso on August 7. The victims were engaged in “one-man” mining using makeshift equipment.

Local residents attempted rescue efforts before private machinery arrived to assist. The incident has prompted renewed debate regarding the safety risks and environmental consequences of unregulated mining operations in the area.

Entities

Odumase-Santenso · Isaac Kyei Andoh · Barkin Ladi Local Government Area · Ashanti Region · Plateau State

Timeline

about 1 month ago

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about 1 month ago

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Three miners killed in pit collapse at Odumase-Santenso
Three young miners, including two women, died after a pit collapsed during unregulated gold mining in Odumase-Santenso, Ghana's Ashanti Region.

Sources

asaaseradio.com · blueprint.ng · chronicle.ng · ghanamma.com · ghananewspage.com · myjoyonline.com · nationaldailyng.com · newscentral.africa · platinumpost.ng · punchng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com