MacLean, NCA partner on electric surface grader testing

MacLean Engineering has entered a new testing partnership with Ontario-based Northern Construction Academy (NCA) to accelerate the introduction of the GR8 EV Surface Grader to the global mining industry.  Under the agreement, MacLean will utilize NCA’s Sudbury-area training property during the summer and fall of 2026 as a dedicated field-testing site for the GR8 EV Surface Grader to validate performance,…

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Check out the West Virginia Coal Show exhibitors (Part 6)

In this sixth installment of our exhibitor listings, visit digitally with our booth exhibitors for the upcoming West Virginia Coal Show in Charleston, set for March 31-April 1. We hope you’ll join us in person as well at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Simmons Equipment Company 160Simmons Equipment Company is built on a heritage of quality, innovation, and customer…

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ToolWatch adds purchase request, approval workflow functions

AlignOps ToolWatch has added Purchase Requests and Approval Workflow functionality to its popular app, providing a structured, trackable way for teams to initiate purchases directly. Organizations can now standardize how materials, tools, and services are requested, replacing email chains, spreadsheets, and manual processes with a centralized workflow that routes request for review and approval before becoming Purchase Orders. This new…

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Metso, Loesche introduce VRM dry grinding tech

Metso Corporation and Loesche GmbH have signed a partnership agreement to introduce groundbreaking Metso Loesche VRM dry grinding technology for a wide range of minerals processing applications. The exclusive partnership combines Metso’s expertise in sustainable end-to-end minerals processing solutions and extensive service capabilities with Loesche’s Vertical Roller Mill technology to support the mining industry’s quest to gain efficiency through innovative…

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Golden Software releases newest Surfer version

Colorado-based Golden Software has released the newest version of its Surfer mapping and 3D visualization software package with enhanced subsurface viewing capabilities and ease-of-use functionality. All users will benefit from streamlined map creation, especially those working with drillholes, wells, and other subsurface data.  Surfer remains the most powerful mapping and 3D subsurface visualization package now used by 100,000 professionals worldwide,…

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KROHNE showcases magmeter diagnostics, field verification tools 

KROHNE recently outlined its latest advancements in electromagnetic flowmeter (magmeter) diagnostics and field verification tools. Building on more than 60 years of magmeter technology, KROHNE’s innovative magmeter diagnostics are setting a new standard in flow measurement with features designed to help customers maximize process reliability, safety and efficiency. Modern magmeters from KROHNE offer comprehensive on-board diagnostics and verification capabilities, enabling…

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Werk-Brau Introduces Extreme Duty Loader Buckets

Werk-Brau introduced new, extreme-duty loader buckets at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026, engineered for strength and durability. They feature high-strength, abrasion-resistant AR400 through AR500 steel, and horizontal wear strips for extended service life in the harshest conditions. Tapered side plates reduce wear and allow for easier dumping. An inclined bottom reduces loading forces, allowing the bucket to do more and last longer, with…

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West Virginia Coal Show exhibitors: Meet more companies (Part 5)

Check out the fifth part in our six-part set of exhibitor listings for the West Virginia Coal Show, set for March 31-April 1 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. We hope you’re planning to join us. Komatsu 325Komatsu, through its Joy brand, provides advanced mining equipment, automation, and smart technologies to support the evolving coal industry. With a legacy…

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