Mining firms increase use of digital innovations and electric machinery
The world’s mining industry is facing rising pressure from regulators, investors, and customers to lower carbon emissions from operations, and…
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Going underground: transport systems for tunnels
A survey of the soil's composition will inform as to the best method to dig a new mineshaft, road, rail,…
Diesel giving way to electric power for mining vehicles, but slowly
The vast majority of mines globally have been using diesel-powered machinery, but electric vehicles are gaining ground owing to concerns…
Ferrit is on an ESG mission to help Chilean mines go greener
Mining companies around the world are working hard toward reaching climate change targets, and Ferrit’s fossil-fuel-free product range can support…
Ferrit’s fossil-free-fuel powered machinery range is expanding
Climate change is a huge driver of innovation in the global mining sector. Ferrit's R&D investments are focused on its…
Ferrit follows rise in monorail systems sales with international growth plans for 2022
Ferrit‘s achievements in 2021 included manufacturing and sales growth in its suspended monorail transport systems segment and the launch of…
Ferrit to increase share of ore market and reduce reliance on coal miners
With the rising focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies, Ferrit has put five-year plan in action that will…
Digitalisation and its impact on the mining industry
From Digital Twinning, through Augmented Reality and on to automation and robotics, the number of mining industry’s applications underpinned by…
Innovations in mining and the future of the industry
There are two headline factors that are driving the future of the mining industry, namely digitalisation and sustainability. Planning and…
Trackless vs monorail transport: How to choose between four wheels or a single rail for your mine
Transport systems are the most important support systems in your mine. They ensure your material, equipment, and people are transported…
Exploring emissions, safety, and the future of mining transport
Reducing emissions and increasing safety are prime concerns for mining companies across the globe. As transportation systems significantly impact these…
Autonomous mining transport systems increase workplace safety and efficiency
Automation, or autonomous transport, is something that a lot of companies in the mining industry are looking into these days.…
How customisable underground transport streamlines mines and improves safety
Underground transportation has developed significantly over recent decades, but monorail transport remains one of the most widely used haulage solutions…
Cost benefits of handling mining material properly during transport
In an optimised transport process, material should only be loaded and unloaded once – at the beginning of the process,…
Focus on transport to reduce costs at your mine
The global mining industry has experienced several challenging years due to slow demand and overcapacity in certain commodities. In response,…
How optimised transport can help solve common mining problems
From recognising day-to-day issues for miners and areas where costs can become unnecessarily high, to identifying the causes of lower…
Exploring the technical side of the monorail system: Benefits of suspended transport for mining
In this article, Barbora Veličková, sales director for Europe, FSUR, Africa and Latin America at Ferrit, and Hynek Kovář, the…
Ferrit’s monorail system leads the way in suspended transport for mining
Barbora Veličková, the company's Sales Director for Europe, FSUR, Africa, Latin America, and Hynek Kovář, Sales Director for Middle East,…