South African Diamond Mine Mudslide Kills Five
#MiningDisaster #SouthAfricaFive miners are presumed dead after a deep underground mudslide at a South African diamond mine. Rescue efforts continue to retrieve their bodies. An investigation into the incident has been announced by the mining minister. read more
Congo Mine Collapse Kills 200, Exposes Tech Supply Chain Peril
#MiningDisaster #CongoA landslide at coltan mines in eastern Congo killed at least 200 people. The disaster, caused by heavy rains, occurred at a rebel-controlled site where unsafe, artisanal mining is common. Congo is a major global supplier of the mineral. read more