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Over 200 people were estimated to have been killed in the collapse.<ref name=”:0″ /> However, rescue efforts have been complicated by mud and not all bodies have been recovered.<ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:1″ /> Around 20 injured miners were taken to hospitals in the town of [[Rubaya]] and the nearest large city, [[Goma]].<ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web|title=DR Congo: More than 200 killed in mine collapse|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly381dvnvzo|website=www.bbc.com|date=2026-02-01|access-date=2026-02-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
Over 200 people were estimated to have been killed in the collapse.<ref name=”:0″ /> However, rescue efforts have been complicated by mud and not all bodies have been recovered.<ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:1″ /> Around 20 injured miners were taken to hospitals in the town of [[Rubaya]] and the nearest large city, [[Goma]].<ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web|title=DR Congo: More than 200 killed in mine collapse|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly381dvnvzo|website=www.bbc.com|date=2026-02-01|access-date=2026-02-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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The M23-appointed governor of [[North Kivu]] province, [[Erasto Bahati Musanga]], halted [[artisanal mining]] at the Rubaya mines site and ordered nearby residents to relocate.<ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:2″ /> |
The M23-appointed governor of [[North Kivu]] province, [[Erasto Bahati Musanga]], halted [[artisanal mining]] at the Rubaya mines site and ordered nearby residents to relocate.<ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:2″ /> |
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Mine collapse in the DRC
.jpg) The Rubaya mines in 2014 |
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| Date | January 28, 2026 (2026-01-28) |
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| Location | Rubaya mines |
| Cause | Landslides caused by heavy rain |
| Deaths | 200+ |
| Non-fatal injuries | ~20 |
On 28 January 2026, a severe collapse occurred at the Rubaya mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), killing over 200 people.[1] The mine collapse was caused by a landslide that was the result of years of poor mining practices and a lack of maintenance. Several individual mines collapsed in the landslide.[2]
The Rubaya mines in the eastern DRC have been controlled by M23 rebels since 2024. M23 has since imposed taxes on coltan, which is mined at Rubaya, amounting to over $800,000 per month.[2] The Rubaya mines account for over 15% of the world’s tantalum supply.[2][3] Mine tunnels are often dug by hand with little oversight and without safety measures. The tunnels are over-mined and left without maintenance for years. Up to 500 miners could work in one mining pit.[2]
Landslide and collapse
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Heavy rains caused a major landslide at the Rubaya mines on 28 January 2026.[2] Two landslides were reported: one on the afternoon of 28 January and one on the morning of 29 January.[3] Several individual mines collapsed as a result of the landslide.[2]
Over 200 people were estimated to have been killed in the collapse.[2] However, rescue efforts have been complicated by mud, and not all bodies have been recovered.[2][3] Around 20 injured miners were taken to hospitals in the town of Rubaya and the nearest large city, Goma.[2][4]
The M23-appointed governor of North Kivu province, Erasto Bahati Musanga, halted artisanal mining at the Rubaya mines site and ordered nearby residents to relocate.[2][4]
