Landslide Occurred in the Safi Copper-Cobalt Mine Area in the DRC

Published: Mar 17, 2026 11:26
A landslide occurred in the Saffi copper-cobalt mining area in the DRC, and at least 12 artisanal miners were tragically killed. According to the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Assistance and Supervision Service, heavy rainfall destabilized the ground, triggering the landslide that buried workers at the mining site. As of press time, 9 bodies had been recovered, and rescue teams were still searching for other victims who might have been trapped beneath the debris.

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