Fermont
Overview
The documentary series takes us deep into the workings of the Mont-Wright iron complex for a fascinating and unprecedented close-up look at how the largest open-pit mine in Eastern North America operates.
Key Crew
Seasons
Season 1 (2022)
No overview available.
10 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2022-01-11Katy is given a hard time by the "peanut truck". Samuel takes care of a mass blast that has surprises in store for him.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2022-01-18Mathieu moves and operates the spectacular long reach excavator. Bertrand fills 14-meter-deep holes with explosives.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
2022-01-25On a moonless, snowy night, Alexis and Anthyme repair several machines, and Katy drives for long hours.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
2022-02-01Under heavy snow, Edith visits accident-prone sites. Katy mentors an apprentice who gets behind the wheel for the first time.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 5: Episode 5
2022-02-08Alexis and Anthyme resolve several mechanical glitches. Mathieu secures the walls of the mine aboard a tractor and a long reach excavator.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 6: Episode 6
2022-02-15Martin participates in ice rescue training. Samuel installs explosives along a threatening wall.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 7: Episode 7
2022-02-22Guy Romain directs mining activities towards the purest iron concentrate possible. Katy drives one of the biggest trucks in the world.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 8: Episode 8
2022-03-01Guillaume and his team move down giant pumps along a cliff. Martin responds to an alarm from the fire detection system.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 9: Episode 9
2022-03-08Samuel is responsible for an old-fashioned explosion. Mathieu and Patrick secure walls in difficult conditions.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 10: Episode 10
2022-03-15Keven and his team are servicing a huge cable excavator. Bertrand struggles with a metal rod stuck in a blasthole.
Runtime: 22 min
Season 2 (2023)
No overview available.
10 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2023-04-12Charlie continues his training with experienced blasters. Jean-Gabriel and Dominique investigate an electrical problem.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2023-04-19Yan is entrusted with moving one of the largest excavators in the mine. Gabriel and Guillaume repair essential equipment.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
2023-04-26Under constant rain and wind, Guillaume discovers the trade of crane operator, and Charlie struggles to set charges in holes.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
2023-05-03Jean-François operates a diesel drill and Yan sees his movement goals being slowed down in a pit full of mining activity.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 5: Episode 5
2023-05-10Daniel and Jimmy respond to electrical emergencies, and Alexis takes measures critical to the operation of the mine.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 6: Episode 6
2023-05-17On a moonless night, Gabriel and Guillaume respond to several mechanical emergency calls and Charlie's job becomes more complex.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 7: Episode 7
2023-05-24Jean is in charge of the most iconic building in Fermont: the screen wall. Guillaume progress in his apprenticeship as a crane operator.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 8: Episode 8
2023-05-31Sébastien and Glen repair and maintain the teeth of various excavators. Anthony refuels several crucial vehicles with diesel.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 9: Episode 9
2023-06-07Christian has to deal with two new crane operator colleagues. Dominic leads the pump team through an eventful day.
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 10: Episode 10
2023-06-14Luc-André supervises the major maintenance of one of the indispensable crushers. Gabriel and Guillaume solve a number of leakage problems.
Runtime: 22 min
Season 3 (2024)
No overview available.
10 episodes
