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Over 200 Dead in Rubaya Mine Landslide Amid Rebel Control
2/4/2026
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Story summary
- The Rubaya coltan mine landslide in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed over 200 people, leaving some bodies unrecovered.
- The M23 rebel group controls the Rubaya mine, generating $800,000 monthly from taxes on coltan trade since seizing control in 2024.
- Safety conditions at the mine have been poor due to hand-dug tunnels.
- Artisanal mining has been temporarily halted.
- Residents near the mine are being relocated.
