Any Attempt To Mine In Mantrim Pits Will Incur Our Wrath–Brahabebom Community Warns Goldfields
The Brahabebom New Town Landlords Association has served a scathing ultimatum to Goldfields Ghana Limited, warning the mining giant to toe the regulatory line and meet community demands or face the music. Any attempt to mine in the Mantrim Pits will spark community outrage, with residents ready to take a stand.
At a press conference in Brahabebome, Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly, on June 12, 2025, Chairman Emmanuel Brew Armoo blasted: “We’re alarmed by Goldfields’ operations, which have wreaked havoc on our community and flouted regulatory norms.”
“Despite prior agreements, Goldfields has consistently trampled our rights and safety,” he charged. The association is demanding compliance with the 2018 CHRAJ report, including relocating residents within 500m of the mining area and compensating affected community members.
“We petitioned CHRAJ in February 2018, and they advised Goldfields to partially resettle affected residents,” Mr. Armoo explained. “Goldfields initially obtained approval to work 400m away but left after community pushback. Now, they’re mining less than 300m away without our consent,” he revealed. He vowed to keep pushing until Goldfields does the right thing.
“As Wacam members too, we’re empowered to defend our rights and won’t stand idly by while Goldfields disregards our safety,” he declared. The association is calling on regulatory bodies like the EPA and Minerals Commission to ensure Goldfields complies with the law. “We urge the media to shine a light on this urgent issue and prompt swift action,” Mr Armoo added.
“Armed with knowledge and determination, we’ll protect our interests and make our voices heard.” “We warn Goldfields: no mining in Mantrim Pit until our demands are met,” He concluded.
