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flag Over 200 people died in a mine collapse at a key Congo coltan site on Jan. 28, 2026, during heavy rains amid ongoing conflict and unsafe mining conditions.

flag Over 200 people, including miners, children, and market women, died in a mine collapse at the Rubaya coltan site in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a rebel-appointed official. flag The incident occurred on January 28, 2026, during heavy rains that destabilized the ground in the region, where the M23 rebel group has controlled the mine since 2024. flag The site supplies about 15% of the world’s coltan, a mineral used in electronics and aerospace. flag Rescue efforts continue amid difficult terrain and ongoing security risks. flag The United Nations has accused M23 of using the mine’s resources to fund its insurgency, a claim Rwanda denies. flag The death toll remains uncertain, and the disaster highlights the dangers of unregulated, high-risk artisanal mining in conflict zones.

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