A devastating landslide at an artisanal mining site in Kawama, Lualaba Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has reportedly killed at least 80 people. The incident occurred on 15 November 2025, when a large section of unstable earth collapsed over miners working inside informal pits. Local authorities and rescue teams were dispatched to the remote site, but efforts to recover bodies and search for survivors have been hampered by difficult terrain and the risk of further collapses. Artisanal mining in the region is known for its dangerous conditions, with workers often digging without safety equipment or structural support. Officials warn that the death toll may rise as more information emerges from the disaster area. The tragedy has once again highlighted the hazardous conditions faced by artisanal miners in the DRC’s mineral-rich regions.