
On Monday May 8, a landslide occurred in a mine belonging to the Bisunzu Mining Company (SMB) in the DRC, where an unknown number of diggers were still trapped under the rubble. This new tragedy attests to the need to take concrete measures to regulate mining activity, regularize artisanal activities and protect the environment. Owners of these mines must be prosecuted for human rights violations. While having numerous mineral deposits, the DRC must not overlook a real responsible and sustainable mining policy, to guarantee the safety of workers and the rapid economic and social development of local communities.