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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.
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.
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.
The site supplies about 15% of the world’s coltan, a mineral used in electronics and aerospace.
Rescue efforts continue amid difficult terrain and ongoing security risks.
The United Nations has accused M23 of using the mine’s resources to fund its insurgency, a claim Rwanda denies.
The death toll remains uncertain, and the disaster highlights the dangers of unregulated, high-risk artisanal mining in conflict zones.
Más de 200 personas murieron en un colapso de mina en un sitio clave de coltan en el Congo el 28 de enero de 2026, durante fuertes lluvias en medio de conflictos en curso y condiciones de minería inseguras.