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Two dead after ‘galamsey’ pit caves in at Mpatuam [Photos]

Two persons have died at Mpatuam Bontefufuo, a farming Community in the Amansie West District after ‘galamsey’ pit collapsed on them last night. The deceased, Yaw Asiedu, 35, and 54-year-old Osei Kwame, 54, were mining in the restricted area when the dug out sand came crushing down. Some colleagues, who …

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Abandoned gold pit kills 17-year-old boy in Ashanti Region

An abandoned gold pit at Mfensi in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region has collapsed, killing a 17-year-old boy in the process. The incident occurred just before 13:00 hrs on Thursday, July 30, when the victim, Yahaya Larry went to the site with four others to prospect …

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