Rubaya coltan mine collapse
January 28, 2026
Heavy rain triggered a landslide at the Rubaya coltan mines in eastern Congo, killing more than 200 artisanal miners and nearby residents. The collapse highlighted the dangerous conditions of a mineral trade that feeds global electronics supply chains.
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Contemporary (2001–2026), one of 196 events from that era on Saeculum.