The DRC Mine Collapse: The Incident Reveals About Africa’s Mining Safety Gap
The DRC mine collapse in November 2025 at the Kalando copper and cobalt site in Lualaba Province killed at least 32 artisanal miners, with reports suggesting up to 49 deaths, when a makeshift bridge collapsed amid overcrowding and panic. Unauthorized miners ignored a rain-related entry ban, and gunfire from soldiers reportedly triggered a rush onto […]