The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has recorded approximately 30 mining-related deaths across mining districts in Ghana’s Eastern Region from January 2026 to date, according to Deputy Regional NADMO Director in charge of Technical and Disaster Risk Reduction, Emmanuel Konja Tullah.
"But as I've said, we've had a series of galamsey-related deaths, numbering no less than 30 within the region in this year 2026," he disclosed.
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He disclosed this following the recent havoc on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Asaman Tamfoe while calling for stricter enforcement of regulations requiring mining pits to be properly covered after use.
In a video shared on X on August 31, 2026, Tullah stressed that such measures are essential to prevent further loss of life linked to unregulated or abandoned pits.
"They should strengthen their oversight activities, ensuring that the necessary coordination and security measures are put in place not to have these incidents recorded," he said.
The latest galamsey incident contributing to the toll occurred on the night of Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Asaman Tamfoe in the Atewa East District.
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A mining pit collapsed, trapping 11 illegal miners.
Rescuers recovered the bodies of seven, while four others remained missing as operations continued into the following days.
Personnel from the Anyinam District Police Command, the Ghana National Ambulance Service, NADMO, and volunteers participated in the search and recovery efforts.
Watch a video of his remarks below.
NADMO says about 30 mining-related deaths have been recorded across mining districts in the Eastern Region from January 2026 to date. Deputy Regional NADMO Director in charge of Technical and Disaster Risk Reduction, Emmanuel Konja Tullah, has called for stricter enforcement to… pic.twitter.com/HG09mWzbJ6
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