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Bingham Canyon Copper Mine
(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites)
Old Bingham Hwy at State Hwy 111, West Jordan  84084 • 800-378-0690

Description: WEST JORDAN. Local literature praises Bingham Canyon Copper Mine as the "richest hole on earth," and with good reason. More than 3/4 of a mile deep, the mine has yielded about 16 million tons of copper since digging first began. And that's not all – the mine also produces 400-ounce gold bars (500,000 troy ounces of it each year!). See the giant machinery used to dig out and transport the copper; some pieces are capable of lifting more than 98 tons at a time. The Kennecott Company operates the mine and has a visitor center chock full of interesting exhibits.
Hours:
Summer (Apr - Oct)  Daily 8am-8pm 
Admission:
Entry Per Vehicle $5
 
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