A deadly landslide has struck a coltan mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing more than 100 people, according to reports from local media.
The collapse occurred Tuesday in the mineral-rich Rubaya area of North Kivu province after heavy rainfall destabilized the terrain.
Most of those killed were artisanal miners working in hazardous conditions, alongside traders and vendors who depend on the mining activity for their livelihoods.
Rescue teams are continuing excavation efforts to locate victims, but operations remain difficult due to limited equipment and unstable ground.
The Rubaya mining zone has been under the control of the M23 rebel group since 2024 and is known for producing minerals critical to global electronics supply chains.
The disaster also comes amid renewed clashes in North Kivu, where fighting between armed groups and government forces continues to displace thousands of civilians.
Source: TRT Africa
