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Toxic mine spill in Lubumbashi, DRC (Level A1) — a close up of a rock with yellow and blue colors

Toxic mine spill in Lubumbashi, DRCCEFR A1

29 Nov 2025

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Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Max Tcvetkov, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
79 words
  • A dam at a mine collapsed on November 4, 2025.
  • The mine is in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province.
  • Congo Dongfang Mining runs the mine.
  • Acidic and toxic water flowed into streets.
  • Water entered houses and flooded a market.
  • Dead fish appeared on the river banks.
  • Some wells became dirty and unsafe to drink.
  • People collected and ate dead fish because they are poor.
  • Officials visited the site but gave no solutions first.
  • Mining work was suspended for three months.

Difficult words

  • mineral — Natural substances found in the earth.
    minerals
  • environmental — Related to nature and the surroundings.
  • polluted — Contaminated or dirty, not clean.
  • toxin — Harmful substances that can make you sick.
    toxins
  • flooding — Water covering land that is usually dry.

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Discussion questions

  • How do you feel about mining companies?
  • What can be done to protect the environment?
  • Have you ever seen pollution in your area?

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