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At least 32 miners died in a tragic incident at the Kalando cobalt mine in Lualaba province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Gunfire from military personnel caused panic among unauthorized miners, leading to a collapse of a makeshift bridge into a flooded area of the mine. Local authorities stated that the conflicts between wildcat miners and official operators are exacerbated by unsafe working conditions and child labor issues within the DRC.

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At least 32 miners died in a tragic incident at the Kalando cobalt mine in Lualaba province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Gunfire from military personnel caused panic among unauthorized miners, leading to a collapse of...

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