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More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern DRC, officials say

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 30, 2026 at 11:11 PM
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern DRC, officials say
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A coltan mine collapse in Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killed over 200 people on Wednesday. The mine, which produces approximately 15% of the world's coltan, a mineral crucial for electronics, is controlled by the M23 rebel group. According to officials, the victims included miners, children, and market women. The M23 rebels have controlled the mine since 2024 and the UN alleges they use the mine's resources to fund their insurgency. The M23 group, whose stated aim is to overthrow the government and protect the Congolese Tutsi minority, captured more mineral-rich territory last year.

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