Highlights from PwC’s ninth edition of SA Mine, a series of publications that highlights trends in the South African mining industry released by PwC
Mining
Africa to develop a mineral resource classification system

The initiative is expected to improve the energy and mineral sector in Africa. (Image source: Isuru Senevi/Flickr)
The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) is pioneering an initiative to set up an African mineral resource classification (AMREC) system on the basis of the UN frameworks Classification for fossil energy and mineral reserves and resources (UNFC)
XCMG exports road machines in batches to Kenya

XCMG has exported its products to 178 countries in 2017, leading its peers in the OBOR regions by export volume. (Image source: XCMG)
With the strength of it of its solid technological merits, after-sales services and high-cost performance of products XCMG swept the board in a recent international bid for integrated bid for integrated plants in Kenya
The new CAT 426F2 expands backhoe loader line
Offering a highly configurable design, the new CAT® 426F2 Backhoe Loader with Side Shift frame provides customers with additional choices, allowing the selection of a more base-specification model or a highly configured machine to match budget and operating needs
Komatsu America introduces new off-highway trucks for increased production

The tire size for the new HD405-8 truck has been increased from 18.00 R33 to 21.00 R33, with an aim to extend the wear properties. (Image source: Komatsu)
The leading heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu America Corp. has introduced two new models HD325-8 and HD405-8 off-highway trucks, which feature an increased horsepower and Komatsu traction control system (KTCS), aiming to improve productivity in a cost-effective way