Over 200 People Die in Devastating Landslide at DRC Mine
Over 200 People Die in Devastating Landslide at DRC Mine
In early 2026, the Rubaya coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) witnessed two catastrophic landslides triggered by heavy seasonal rains.
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Rubaya is a critical site, producing 15% of the world's coltan, a mineral essential for electronics like smartphones.
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Since April 2024, the M23 rebel group has occupied the mine, funding their insurgency with its revenue.
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While local officials report hundreds of deaths, M23 leadership disputes these numbers, often blaming bombings instead of geological instability.
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