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Collapse at coltan mine in eastern Congo kills 12: Reuters
- More than 10 artisanal miners were killed in a collapse at a coltan mine in Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as reported by local media.
- At least 12 artisanal miners died in a coltan mine collapse in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, local media reported.
- The Rubaya mining area is significant for holding over 15 percent of global tantalum supply, as estimated by the United Nations.
- The region is controlled by the March 23 Movement rebel group, which took control in April 2024.
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Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Collapse at Congolese Coltan Mine
A mine collapse in North Kivu province of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the death of at least 12 individuals. The artisanal mine, a significant source of the world's coltan, recently saw control by M23 rebels, who impose a tax on local production.
20 killed after coltan mine collapse in eastern DR Congo
More than 20 people have died following a collapse Thursday at a coltan mine in Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local sources said Friday, reported Xinhua. At least 21 bodies have been recovered so far from the mine, located in the Masisi territory of North Kivu Province, according to the Masisi administrator's office. Around 100 people have also been rescued during the ongoing operation. "The current toll remains provi…
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