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Congo Says Many Dead After Landslide at Rebel-Held Tantalum Mine

William Clowes, Michael J Kavanagh
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A deadly landslide struck a rebel-controlled tantalum mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, killing "many" according to the country’s mines ministry. The disaster occurred in a major tantalum-producing region under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, complicating verification efforts. Government officials provided no specific death toll, and Bloomberg could not independently confirm the figures due to limited access in the conflict zone. M23 rebels, who govern the area, did not respond to multiple requests for comment, leaving critical details about the incident unverified. The landslide highlights ongoing risks in Congo’s informal mining sector, where unstable conditions and armed group control exacerbate safety and humanitarian crises.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000A general view of the open pit coltan mine in Rubaya, the site of a massive landslide in January.Photographer: -/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Democratic Republic of Congo’s mines ministry said a landslide in a major tantalum mining area occupied by rebels left many dead on Tuesday.Bloomberg could not immediately confirm the government’s figures and officials for the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, which controls the region, did not answer calls, messages and emails requesting comment.

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