Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead, rebel authorities say

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By JUSTIN KABUMBA, RUTH ALONGA and MARK BANCHEREAUJanuary 31, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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A mine collapse in Rubaya, eastern Congo, on Wednesday, caused by heavy rains, has killed at least 200 people. The Rubaya mines, a major coltan mining site, are controlled by the M23 rebels. The spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of North-Kivu province reported the incident on Saturday, noting that many bodies remain unrecovered. Several injured miners were taken to local health facilities, with more serious cases being transferred to Goma. The rebel-appointed governor has temporarily suspended artisanal mining at the site and ordered the relocation of nearby residents. The area is known for poorly constructed, hand-dug tunnels, and the M23 rebels have controlled the mines since May 2024, taxing coltan trade and transport.

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United States Geological Survey 30% UN 35% Clovis Mafare 40% Rwanda 40% Goma ×260% Lumumba Kambere Muyisa ×270% North Kivu ×275% Democratic Republic of the Congo ×380% M23 ×485% Rubaya ×690%

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mine collapse 100% coltan mining 90% landslide 80% m23 rebels 70% eastern congo 70% mining safety 60% artisanal mining 60% humanitarian crisis 50% mineral-rich region 50% tantalum 40%

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