Eastern Congo mine disaster claims over 200 lives; survivors may still be trapped under debris.
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Web Desk: A tragic mine collapse in eastern Congo’s Rubaya region has claimed the lives of more than 200 people, with fears that several others remain trapped under the rubble. The disaster occurred at the Coltan mine, a key source of tantalum used in mobile phones, electronics, and high-tech equipment. Most miners were local laborers working under informal, low-paid conditions, raising concerns about workplace safety. Emergency teams are currently engaged in rescue operations, retrieving bodies and transporting injured individuals to nearby hospitals. The incident highlights the ongoing safety challenges in Congo’s informal mining sector.
