DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete March 5, 2026 at 01:03 PM

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The Democratic Republic of Congo government has reported that over 200 people, including 70 children, have been killed after a landslide caused a collapse in a mining area in Rubaya, a rebel-held mine in eastern DRC. The landslide struck on Tuesday following heavy rains and was blamed on M23 rebels, who were alleged to be allowing illegal mining without proper safety standards. Rescue efforts were hampered by dangerous conditions, including restrictions imposed by the rebels on civilians. The mines ministry said that the lack of official oversight had left workers without basic safety protections. Rubaya is a major source of coltan, an ore vital in the electronics industry, and holds about 15% of the world's supply. The M23 have been in control of the mine since 2024.

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Hassan Lali 30% Emery Makumeno 30% North Kivu province 50% Goma ×260% Rubaya ×680% M23 ×785% Democratic Republic of Congo ×390%

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mining accident 80% coltan mining 70% democratic republic of congo 60% landslide 50% m23 rebels 50% tantalum mining 40% mineral extraction 40%

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Democratic Republic of Congo

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