More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
Summary
More than 200 people have died following a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, controlled by the rebel AFC/M23 group.
Key Points
- More than 200 people were killed in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The mine produces around 15 percent of the world's coltan, used in electronics and aerospace industries.
- The collapse occurred during the rainy season, causing fragile ground to give way.
- The site has been controlled by the AFC/M23 rebel group since 2024, who are accused by the UN of plundering the mine to fund their insurgency.
