The EcoHoist is an alternative to skip hoist systems that aims to reduce mine shaft size, cost and construction time. Courtesy of EcoHoist

What if a mining operation could transport materials from underground in a way that significantly reduced project costs and carbon footprint compared to traditional material handling solutions? EcoHoist, a company based in Adelaide, Australia, is attempting to do just that with its creation of a new hoisting alternative, also called EcoHoist, that is already garnering interest from Canadian mining customers.