JOURNAL ARTICLE

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

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Clowes, William; Kavanagh, Michael J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a deadly landslide in a major tantalum mining area near Rubaya in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, which reportedly killed over 200 people, including about 70 children. The region is known for its rich deposits of coltan, a mineral containing tantalum and niobium, essential for high-tech industries, and is primarily mined under hazardous artisanal conditions. The DRC government condemned the unsafe mining environment in rebel-held areas, while the US Treasury recently sanctioned Rwanda for supporting M23, accusing it of exploiting mineral-rich territories to finance the rebellion. Efforts to mechanize mining and increase foreign investment, including a US-DRC minerals partnership and potential development by companies like Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. and TechMet Ltd., face challenges due to ongoing conflict and instability. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192127140
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