economy
March 4, 2026
Devastating footage from DR Congo: Over 200 people killed in a landslide near a coltan mine
More than 200 people have died in a landslide caused by heavy rains at the Rubaya coltan metal ore mine in eastern DR Congo, the Congolese Ministry of Mining announced today.
TL;DR
- Over 200 people died in a landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DR Congo.
- The landslide was caused by heavy rainfall.
- Approximately 70 children were among the victims, and many injured were evacuated to Goma.
- The Rubaya mine is controlled by the AFC/M23 rebel group and is a major source of coltan, used in electronics.
- Concerns were previously raised about the need for adequate safety measures at the mining site.
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