More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersJanuary 31, 2026 at 02:24 AM

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More than 200 people are reported dead after a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday, January 29, 2026. The mine, located northwest of Goma in North Kivu province, caved in due to fragile ground during the rainy season, trapping miners, children, and market women. While the exact number of casualties remains unclear, some injured individuals have been rescued and are receiving treatment. The mine is a significant source of coltan, a mineral used in electronics, raising concerns about mining conditions in the region.

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Franck Bolingo 40% AFP ×350% Eraston Bahati Musanga 50% Goma 60% Reuters ×460% M23 ×260% Rubaya ×270% North Kivu ×270% Lumumba Kambere Muyisa ×270% Democratic Republic of the Congo ×390%

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mine collapse 100% dr congo 90% coltan mine 80% mining accident 70% rubaya 60% north kivu 50% casualties 50% artisanal miner 40%

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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