Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Collapse at Congolese Coltan Mine
A mine collapse in North Kivu province of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the death of at least 12 individuals. The artisanal mine, a significant source of the world's coltan, recently saw control by M23 rebels, who impose a tax on local production.
In a tragic incident, a coltan mine in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo collapsed, leading to the death of at least 12 people, according to mining and civil society sources.
The collapse, which occurred on Thursday, led to dozens fleeing the site. The mine near Rubaya is notable for producing about one-sixth of the global coltan supply, a crucial material in electronic devices.
Sources report that the M23 rebels, who have held sway over the region since mid-2024, impose a 15% tax on the coltan produced in the area, as stated by rebel officials to Reuters.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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