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32 People Killed After Bridge Collapses at a Copper and Cobalt Mine in DRC

HeadlineNov 17, 2025

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at least 32 people were killed after a bridge at a copper and cobalt mine collapsed due to overcrowding. A government agency report said gunfire from soldiers at the site sparked panic among the miners, who rushed to the bridge, causing it to collapse. The DRC is the world’s largest producer of cobalt, which is used to make batteries for electric vehicles.

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