what are the two parts of lift that go down a mine called

The two parts of a lift that go down a mine are typically referred to as the "cage" and the "skip". The cage is the passenger compartment, while the skip is used for transporting materials and equipment. Another source mentions the hoist cable and sheave wheel as the two parts of the lift that go down a mine. The hoist cable passes over the sheave wheel, which is a pulley wheel that sits above the mine shaft.