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A mining site in Rubaya, Democratic Republic of Congo, collapsed, resulting in around 200 fatalities and trapping hundreds more amidst ongoing conflict in the region controlled by the M23 rebel group. Rescue efforts are hampered by geopolitical tensions, and while the DRC is home to 70% of the world's cobalt reserves, the extraction process often involves dangerous conditions and exploitation by armed groups. The government has announced an investigation, but accountability remains challenging in this lawless area.