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Bingham Canyon Mine, USA

From series “Giant Artificial Quarries of the Planet”
Among the largest copper quarries of the planet. the Bingham Canyon Mine is worth mentioning. It is located in Utah, in the western United States. A large deposit of copper was discovered in these places in the middle of the 19 century. In 1863 an active development of mine began, it has been going on for over 150 years. The Bingham Canyon is the largest man-made excavation in the world. It is 1200 meters deep, 4000 meters in diameter in its widest part and covering 7,7 square kilometers.

Bingham Canyon Mine, USA About 1400 people are involved in mine development nowadays. 450000 tons of valuable species are extracted from the mine daily. The size of the pit has increasingly become the base of the controversy between large mining companies and environmental organizations. The attempts to close the mine have not been brought to a successful conclusion yet, although thousands of experts from all over the world consider it dangerous.

The mine experienced a large landslide on April 10, 2013. Officially, no injuries were reported, but some large constructions and tens of pieces of costly equipment were smashed. After the landslide, the mining operations were suspended. Now the work continues as before. The Bingham Canyon Mine is owned by Rio Tinto company. Next - Quarry Lucky


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Best hotels near Bingham Canyon Mine

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tooele

Located in 13 km from Bingham Canyon Mine
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Rooms: 64
Start the day at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tooele with a free hot breakfast, featuring a selection of fresh food, juice and coffee. … More: photo, rates and booking
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-West Jordan

Located in 17 km from Bingham Canyon Mine
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Rooms: 106
Free Wi-fi is available throughout Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-West Jordan. There's comfortable upholstered seating by the fireplace in the … More: photo, rates and booking
Motel 6 Salt Lake City Downtown

Located in 20 km from Bingham Canyon Mine
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Rooms: 109
Each air-conditioned room at Motel 6 Salt Lake City Downtown features an en suite bathroom. All rooms boast vibrant décor and light wood … More: photo, rates and booking
Ramada Limited Salt Lake City Draper

Located in 21 km from Bingham Canyon Mine
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Rooms: 51
A flat-screen cable TV, a microwave and a refrigerator are included in all rooms at Ramada Limited Salt Lake City Draper. The temperature-controlled … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Bingham Canyon Mine - Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City has always been and remains the major center of trade, a large transportation hub and an important area for the mining industry. Foothills here are rich in deposits of copper, coal and oil; here have been also opened several large processing plants. The city became very popular among travelers after the 2002 Olympic Games that had taken place in Salt Lake City. In order to make even more memorable here have been opened many new attractions, hotels and sports facilities. Salt Lake City has become a major tourist center from an ordinary industrial town.

Besides the large selection of entertainment venues, shops and restaurants this city has several attractions that are surely should be attended by every visitor. Tourists, who enjoy unhurried walks, should definitely go to the majestic Wasatch Mountains as they will find many parks and entertainment centers there. The most popular amusement park of this place is named Laguna. This is a perfect place for vacationers with children. Here you will find dozens of attractions; tourists are offered to attend excursions held in the park; you can also relax in a cozy cafe or rent a bike and explore the picturesque woods of this place. Your excursion to Hansen Planetarium will be no less fascinating. Fans of sport would enjoy visiting the sports complex, where have been set records by the best athletes in the world. Besides this there are so many museums and theaters in Salt Lake City. Hale Opera Theater and Broadway Concert Hall are considered the most popular ones.
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