Illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, continues to pose a deadly threat to the lives of many Ghanaians.
It has arguably become one of the leading causes of fatalities in the country, with numerous deaths resulting from pit collapses.
In the first quarter of 2025 alone, at least five mining pit collapses have been recorded, resulting in multiple fatalities and severe injuries.
This GhanaWeb article highlights the major mining pit collapses that have occurred over the past seven months in 2025.
