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Mine collapses in eastern Congo, with official death toll disputed by M23 rebels

Mar 6, 2026
A mine collapse at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo left at least 200 dead, according to Congolese authorities, a number disputed by the rebel group that controls the mine. The collapse follows a similar event in January that also left over 200 dead in an area already facing a humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict. FRANCE 24's Emmet Livingstone has more from Kinshasa about a strategic mine, which produces 15% of the world's tantalum.
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