Bingham Canyon Mine, Copper mine in Salt Lake County, United States.
The Bingham Canyon Mine extends across 7.7 square kilometers with a depth of 1,200 meters and a diameter reaching 4,000 meters.
Mining operations at Bingham Canyon began in 1863, transforming from small-scale prospecting into one of the largest copper extraction sites in North America.
The National Historic Landmark designation recognizes the mine's role in developing extraction technologies and shaping Utah's industrial development over multiple generations.
Visitors can observe mining operations from designated viewing areas, with guided tours available during regular operating hours from April through October.
The excavation has produced enough material to fill the Panama Canal twice, making it the largest man-made excavation on Earth.
Location: Salt Lake County
Inception: 1863
GPS coordinates: 40.52222,-112.14944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16
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