A 50-year-old woman, identified as Auntie Akos, has lost her life after accidentally falling into an abandoned mining pit in the Mpasatia community.
The incident happened around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
According to eyewitnesses, the deceased was engaged in illegal mining activities when she slipped and fell into the unused pit. She was quickly rescued and rushed to the Frimpong Boateng Clinic at Toase, but was unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival by medical personnel.
Her body has since been deposited at the Toase Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Local authorities have cautioned illegal miners to stay away from abandoned pits, citing the growing number of casualties linked to such dangerous sites.
Many people have tragically lost their lives after falling into mining pits in the area since the beginning of the year.
In another development, chiefs and residents of Manso Tontokrom in the Amansie South District are calling on the government to urgently fulfill its promise of establishing a community mining scheme in the area.
They believe this will resolve years of tension between the community and Asanko Mines, accused of encroaching on disputed lands.
Despite a recent heavy security presence, locals insist they will not back down demanding the state intervene to fast-track the community mining initiative instead.
The standoff between Manso Tontokrom and Asanko Mines reached a boiling point in March 2024 when a diaturbance led to the death of 3 persons.
Residents accused the company of overstepping its boundaries, sparking protests and clashes.
The community in once again urging the government to act swiftly arguing that a community-led mining scheme would bring jobs, reduce conflict, and ensure fair resource benefits for locals.
Addressing a press conference Nana Adu Gyamfi, Mamanhene wants both Otumfuo and government to intervene.
“The mining company’s aggressive attempt to take over our entire community is completely unacceptable, and we firmly reject it. Asanko Mine has failed to deliver meaningful development to the communities in its catchment area. We will resist this takeover by all legitimate means necessary.
” We urgently call on the Asantehene and the government to intervene and prevent further clashes,” Nana Adu Gyamfi stated.
Residents have hinted of plans to petition appropriate quarters to prevent any disturbances.
“We will soon submit a formal petition to all relevant authorities, demanding immediate action against the unjustified deployment of military personnel to intimidate our community.”
Management of Asanko mines is also insisting right to the disputed land but say they will respond to the accusations at the right time.
But with armed security forces now guarding the contested site, tensions remain high.
