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March 7, 2026
Children among 200 dead in mine collapse
A deadly landslide hits a coltan mine in DR Congo, killing at least 200 people
TL;DR
- More than 200 people died in a landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DR Congo.
- Dozens of children, approximately 70, were among the victims.
- The disaster occurred in the Kasasa mining area of North Kivu province following torrential rains.
- Victims were primarily artisanal coltan miners and traders working in hand-dug pits.
- Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
- This is not the first landslide at Rubaya; over 400 people died in a similar incident on January 28.
- Rubaya's mines are a key source of coltan, producing about 15% of the world's supply.
- The M23 rebel group controls the area, which has seen escalated violence and displacement.
- Landslides are a recurring threat in eastern DR Congo due to heavy rains, deforestation, and informal housing.
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