The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) says about 30 people have died in mining-related accidents across mining communities in the Eastern Region since January 2026.
The Deputy Eastern Regional NADMO Director in charge of Technical and Disaster Risk Reduction, Emmanuel Konja Tullah, made this known while speaking to the media at the scene of a mining pit collapse at Asaman Tamfoe. Seven people died in that particular incident.
According to Mr Tullah, the repeated mining-related deaths show that more needs to be done to improve safety at mining sites.
He stressed the need for mining concession owners and miners to properly secure or cover abandoned mining pits to prevent people from falling into them.
“We have had a series of galamsey-related deaths numbering not less than 30 within the region in 2026. The concession owners must strengthen their oversight activities, ensuring the necessary coordination and security measures so these incidents do not recur. NADMO is going to partner with them and other agencies as we intensify this education,” he said.
Mr Tullah also called on concession owners to take greater responsibility for what happens on their mining sites. He urged them to make sure all safety rules are followed to help prevent more deaths and accidents.
He added that NADMO will work closely with other government agencies and stakeholders to educate people in mining communities about safety.
The organisation also plans to step up efforts to ensure that miners and concession owners comply with the required safety measures.
The latest incident has once again raised concerns about the dangers of illegal and poorly managed mining activities in the Eastern Region, with calls for stronger enforcement of safety regulations to protect lives.
