Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Over 20 Dead in Coltan Mine Collapse in Eastern Congo
A mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo collapsed, and sadly, more than 20 people have died.
The accident happened at a coltan mine in Rubaya, an area controlled by a rebel group.
Rescue teams are working to find survivors.
Coltan is a valuable mineral used to make things like phones and medical devices.
The mine is a significant source of this mineral.
The cause of the collapse is still a mystery.
The area has a history of conflict and unsafe mining conditions.
Over 20 people died in a coltan mine collapse in Rubaya, DRC.
The collapse occurred on Thursday in the Masisi territory.
At least 21 bodies have been recovered, with rescue operations ongoing.
The cause of the collapse is currently unknown.
The Rubaya mine is controlled by the M23 rebel group and is a major coltan source.
- Who
- Miners working at the coltan mine.
- What
- A coltan mine collapsed.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Why
- The cause is currently unknown.
- Incident
- Coltan mine collapse
- Location
- Rubaya, DRC
- Fatalities
- Over 20
- Bodies Recovered
- At least 21
- Cause
- Unknown
- Control
- M23 rebel group
- Mineral Extracted
- Coltan