8 hours agoMine legs in Congo, more than 200 dead
Periskopi(6 months ago)
(6 months ago)More than 200 have remained dead this week in a collapse at a mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. So Lumumba Kambere Mujisa, spokesperson for the governor appointed by the rebels in the province where the mine is located, told Reuters. Rubaya produces about 15% of the world's coltan, which is processed in the tantalum, one [...]
So Lumumba Kambere Mujisa, spokesperson for the governor appointed by the rebels in the province where the mine is located, told Reuters.
Rubaya produces about 15% of the world's coltan, which is processed in the tantalum, a hot - resistant metal that is very much required by mobile phone manufacturers, computers, spatial components and gas turbines. The country, where locals dig manually for several dollars a day, has been under the control of the rebel AFC/M23 group since 2024.
The sting occurred Wednesday, and the exact number of victims was still unclear until Friday evening.
More than 200 people were victims of this landslide, including miners, children and women. Some people were saved in just time and have serious injuries”, Mujisa said, adding that about 20 injured persons are being treated in health facilities.
An adviser to the governor said the number of confirmed deaths was at least 227. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to inform the media.
