DR Congo says least 200 dead in coltan mine collapse, but rebels dispute toll

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 5, 2026 at 05:21 AM

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A mine collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DR Congo on Tuesday resulted in a disputed number of fatalities. Congolese authorities reported at least 200 deaths, while the M23 rebel group, which controls the mine, claimed the collapse was caused by bombings and only five people died. The Ministry of Mines released a statement on Wednesday confirming the incident at the mine. A miner at the site claimed to have helped recover over 200 bodies, while expressing concerns about the lack of transparency regarding the death toll. The Rubaya mines are a significant source of coltan, a mineral used in electronics.

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Ministry of Mines 40% Ibrahim Taluseke ×250% Fanny Kaj ×260% Rubaya ×270% M23 ×380% Democratic Republic of the Congo ×290% Coltan Mine Collapse 95%

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mine collapse 100% dr congo 90% coltan mine 90% m23 rebels 80% death toll 70% rubaya mines 60% mining site 50% landslide 40%

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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