A surprising event took place in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A mountainside in the Katanga region has collapsed, revealing huge deposits of copper hidden beneath the rocks. This moment was recorded on a recording that was posted online.
Discovery of copper deposits in Katanga. People were running away from rocks falling into the water
The video was published on X by Africa Facts Zone. It shows scared people running in panic from rocks falling into the water. At some point, the slope took on a green tint, characteristic of copper deposits.
Africa Facts Zone journalists noted that the Democratic Republic of Congo has the most mineral resources in the world. According to some people commenting on the recording, paradoxically for the Congolese this may be a problem that will only deepen due to the discovery of rich copper deposits in Katanga.
Democratic Republic of the Congo. The discovery of copper ore sparked a discussion about colonialism
Many commenters raised the issue of colonialism. It has been noticed that Africa's mineral wealth is often a curse because the powers unethically use the resources of poorer countries.
“The Congolese will not live in peace because of their huge mineral deposits. The vultures are already flocking,” wrote one Internet user. Another stated that “the West will not allow any African country to use its resources.”