Kennecott

 Rio Tinto’s Kennecott copper mine in Utah. Credit: Rio Tinto.
FLEETS

Rio Tinto Kennecott to transition to renewable diesel

Rio Tinto is targeting reductions in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions of 50% by 2030

06 December 2023

The project is one of the lowest carbon-producing copper mines in the US. Photo: Cat
FLEETS

Kennecott gets new fleet management system from Cat

the new MineStar fleet management tool will optimise the mine site's equipment

27 June 2023

 Rio Tinto is also rebuilding the Kennecott smelter. Photo: Rio Tinto
UNDERGROUND

Rio Tinto plans to bolster US copper production

Rio Tinto will increase production from the underground mine at the project

21 June 2023

 Rio Tinto's Kennecott operation in Utah
UNDERGROUND

Rio commits funds to Kennecott underground studies

Project will also include the trial of underground battery electric vehicles

23 July 2021

The Kennecott Bingham Canyon open-pit copper mine has been in operation in Salt Lake County, Utah, US, since 1906
GEOMECHANICS / GROUND CONTROL

Kennecott suspends operations following earthquake

A 5.7-magnitude quake hit northern Utah, US on March 18

20 March 2020

MMD has developed a mobile feeder solution that overcomes the inherent problem of intermittent loading typically seen in truck and shovel operations
TECHNOLOGY

Truck-shovel feeder innovation ready to surge at Kennecott

MMD is putting the final touches to its first Fully Mobile Surge Loader

03 May 2019

Rio Tinto Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon mine in Utah, US
ENVIRONMENT

Rio shows commitment to low-carbon future at Kennecott

Rio Tinto Kennecott will power its copper mine with wind and solar

02 May 2019

Rio Tinto unveils Processing Excellence Centre
EQUIPMENT

Rio Tinto unveils Processing Excellence Centre

Rio Tinto has launched a new phase of its Mine of the Future technology and innovation programme

13 March 2014

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