Friday, March 13, 2026
A Landslide at The Artisanal Mine in Kakanda Has Left Around a Dozen People Dead, Including a Child, And Has Highlighted Safety Concerns
A deadly landslide at the Safi artisanal mining site in Kakanda, Lualaba Province, has raised serious concerns about safety conditions in informal mining areas. The incident, which occurred on 11 March 2026 within the Boss Mining concession, claimed several lives, including that of a child, and highlighted the risks faced by artisanal miners working in unstable and poorly supervised environments. Initial findings point to factors such as heavy rains, unstable soil, steep slopes and inadequate drainage. The tragedy has prompted calls for stronger safety measures, improved oversight of artisanal mining activities and better protection for vulnerable workers and surrounding communities.
