January 31, 2026
More Than 200 Killed in Coltan Mine Collapse in East Congo, Official Says
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located, told Reuters on Friday. Rubaya produces around 15 percent of the world’s coltan, which is processed into […]
TL;DR
- Over 200 people killed in a coltan mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The Rubaya mine produces approximately 15% of the world's coltan.
- Coltan is processed into tantalum, a metal used in electronics, aerospace, and turbines.
- The mine is controlled by the AFC/M23 rebel group.
- Locals work at the mine manually for low wages.
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