List of mining disasters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The following is a list of mining disasters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Especially in informal artisanal mines, deadly mining accidents are commonplace.[1] Despite the frequency of mining deaths, many incidents are not documented.[2]

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References

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  29. ^ "Waste From Mine in Angola Kills 12 Downstream in Congo, Minister Says". The New York Times. 2021-09-03. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
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  31. ^ Presse, AFP - Agence France (2022-12-31). "Mudslides Kill At Least 10 Miners In Eastern DR Congo". Barron's. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  32. ^ "Miners in Congo escape from collapsed gold mine". Reuters via Yahoo News. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
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