Dozens killed in DR Congo after bridge collapses at copper, cobalt mine
Summary
At least 32 people died when a bridge collapsed at a copper and cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The incident occurred at the Kalando mine due to overcrowding and led to a call for an investigation into the military's involvement.Key Facts
- A bridge collapsed at the Kalando mine in southeastern DRC, causing at least 32 deaths.
- The mine was located in the Lualaba province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Overcrowding on a makeshift bridge caused it to collapse after miners forced their way into a restricted area.
- At least 40 deaths were reported by one official source, although another mentioned 32.
- The mine was at the center of a dispute involving local miners, a cooperative, and companies with Chinese ties.
- Authorities suspended mining operations on Sunday following the incident.
- An organization called for an investigation into possible military involvement in the deaths.
- The DRC is the world's leading producer of cobalt, crucial for making lithium-ion batteries.
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