Standing at the overlook within the Bingham Canyon Mine, you can see, hear, and feel the breathtaking and awesome magnitude of the of more than 100 years of work.
From the overlook, you can watch 240 and 320 ton capacity haulage trucks deliver copper ore to the in-pit crusher, where the material is reduced to the size of soccer balls before being loaded onto a five-mile conveyor that carries the ore to the Copperton Concentrator.
Inside the Visitors Center, you and your family will take part in interactive displays and exhibits – including 3-D microscopes to examine rock and mineral samples, and displays showing how copper is used in your everyday life. You will also see exhibits ranging from old mining artifacts and model trucks to modern-day operations and environmental engineering as well as three-dimensional models that provide an educational and entertaining experience for people of all ages.
Finish your tour with a dramatic 16-minute video tour — in our 90-seat theater — of our history, present day operations, and future.
Inside the Visitors Center, you and your family will take part in interactive displays and exhibits – including 3-D microscopes to examine rock and mineral samples, and displays showing how copper is used in your everyday life. You will also see exhibits ranging from old mining artifacts and model trucks to modern-day operations and environmental engineering as well as three-dimensional models that provide an educational and entertaining experience for people of all ages.
Finish your tour with a dramatic 16-minute video tour — in our 90-seat theater — of our history, present day operations, and future.
No reservations are necessary
Please arrive by 7 p.m. to complete your tour. Cars will not be admitted later than 7:00 p.m.
Educator Resources:Teacher Guide
Operation Fact Sheets:Mining
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