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Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead

  • The Associated Press
  • February 1, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead

The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the rebel-controlled Rubaya mines. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, which contains a key component in the production of smartphones.

(Image credit: Moses Sawasawa)

Originally published at NPR World

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