Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper Mine has been a fixture in the Salt Lake Valley for more than 109 years. It is the largest private economic driver in Utah. No other private sector operation has generated more production, exports, income and employment than Kennecott.
Currently, the power plant produces 175 megawatts (MW) using four boilers powered by either coal or natural gas.
Tailings pond number 2 Dam
Photo taken by my uncle John Coyne who works at the mine and drives one of the trucks.
These trucks are approximately 2 stories tall. Photo courtesy John Coyne.
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