Sep 12, 2020 · Illegal mining rampant In June 2019, at least 39 men died when a copper mine in Kolwezi, in the southeastern Katanga region, partially collapsed. Because many such mines are in remote areas however, the accidents are underreported. DR Congo has huge reserves of gold, cobalt, copper and coltan.
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