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At Least 50 Dead in DRC After Heavy Rains Trigger Gold Mine Collapse

HeadlineSep 14, 2020

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 50 people have died after heavy rains caused a gold mine to collapse in South Kivu province. Deadly accidents are not uncommon in the mostly unregulated artisanal mines. In addition to gold, Congo also produces 60% of the world’s cobalt, used in cellphones and other electronic devices. 

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