Over 200 die in DR Congo after landslide causes mines to collapse: rebel authorities

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 31, 2026 at 10:44 AM

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A landslide at the Rubaya coltan mines in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Wednesday has resulted in at least 200 deaths. The mines, located in North Kivu province, are controlled by M23 rebels. According to a spokesman for the rebel-appointed governor, heavy rains caused the landslide, leading to the collapse of several mines. In addition to the fatalities, several people were injured and transported to local health facilities, with further transfers planned to Goma. The rebel-appointed governor has temporarily suspended artisanal mining at the site and ordered the relocation of nearby residents.

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Goma 50% Rubaya mines 60% Lumumba Kambere Muyisa ×260% Rubaya ×370% North Kivu ×270% M23 ×380% Landslide ×290% Democratic Republic of Congo ×290%

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landslide 100% mine collapse 90% dr congo 80% coltan mining 80% mining accident 70% m23 rebels 60% heavy rains 50% north kivu 50% artisanal mining 40%