Saudi Arabia offers its condolences to the people and government of the Democratic Republic of Congo for the victims of the mine collapse

I expressed Saudi Arabia Expressing her deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the families of the victims and to the people and government of the Republic Democratic Republic of CongoDue to Mining collapse In the city of Rubaya in the east of the country, which claimed the lives of more than 226 workers.
The Kingdom expressed its solidarity and support for the Democratic Republic of Congo, government and people, in this painful tragedy, wishing safety and security for all.

Mining accidents in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo announced in a statement its fears that at least 200 people were killed in landslide on Wednesday at the Rubaya mining site, which is controlled by the armed M23 movement in the east of the country.

The Rubaya site produces between 15 and 30% of the world's coltan, a mineral from which tantalum, a key component in modern electronics, is extracted.
It has been controlled by the Rwandan-backed anti-government M23 movement since April 2024.