Industry Association Appeals for Delayed Enforcement of Imminent China VI B Emission Standards to Tackle Huge Inventory Pressure

【DRC Mines Ministry Facilitates Artisanal Miners’ Return to Work at Mulondo】On November 2, DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba oversaw the resumption of work by members of the mining cooperative COMIKAN at the Mulondo site in the Mutshatsha area of Lualaba Province, about 42 km southeast of Kolwezi. Artisanal miners had been forced to leave and had been idle for more than a year after new operator PAJECLEM took over the concession previously operated by Chemaf. Following negotiations among the parties, PAJECLEM agreed to cede two mining blocks to COMIKAN’s miners to delineate each side’s working area and prevent land disputes. The minister inspected the site and gave guidance on the lawful, long-term coexistence of artisanal and industrial mining. The ministry described the move as a new step in its mining sector clean-up, which relies not only on regulation and enforcement but also on negotiated, practical solutions.

【Global Foldable Phone Shipment Growth Slows This Year】Global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to grow by only about 0.5% in 2026. Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to ship approximately 5 million units this year, accounting for about 24.8% of the foldable market. Less than a week after pre-orders opened, delivery times for some orders on Apple’s official website have been pushed to January 2027.

【Samsung’s Mobile Business Posts Operating Loss in Q3】Samsung Electronics reported its Q3 2026 results, with combined revenue from its Mobile eXperience and Networks businesses of KRW 37.7 trillion and an operating loss of KRW 0.6 trillion. The company said smartphone revenue grew both QoQ and YoY, driven mainly by new flagship launches including foldables, but cost pressure caused profitability to decline YoY. In Q4, Samsung plans to drive year-end peak-season sales centered on the Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Fold8.