The copper mine is located on the south western edge of the Salt Lake Valley. Not conveniently located, but definitely worth the trip. The copper mine is amazing. My young boys loved watching the massive trucks travelling into and out of the mine. The small museum is interesting and informative.
A giant hole. It is something to behold, that there could be this much earth moved, and this much ore and wealth brought to Utah. dont like the left overs much but it is the part of the deal. Worth the look..
This is a great place for boys and girls to see the big machines at work. I would take a class, especially a home school group. The tractors are amazing.
宾汉铜矿的参观很严格也很有章程,大门口要检查买票(一车5刀),相信是为了工程的安全,毕竟是一个还在开采着的矿。访客中心有非常详尽的介绍,值得好好学习一下。
The machinery, the noise, the whole experience is worth it. Remember to check the times of the mine as it is not open often.
it slid off the mountain and is now rubble in the bottom under millions of tons of earth. Butterfield canyon is also closed and fenced, new fence and they wont let you even walk up the closed road. nor ride a bike to get away from the city. at on time you could go up on a ATV or snow machine. not any longer, they found so much gold and copper up there they don't want anyone to go up there. how much land are they gona need in the future?
Haven't visited there for a while but when we took our younger family at the time, it was a great experience. I understand now that they have improved their surroundings.
Great museum displays, good video, and you can see live blasting if you are lucky in your timing. Lots of parking, big lot. Enjoyed the gift shop, too.
The scale of it is mind-boggling - but it's not like they try to impress you - the trucks with tires larger than a single-family home, the hole is earth so big you can see it from space - are all necessities of modern mining operation. The museum is informative, and the short movie they play there tries its best too - but let's face it, it's mostly company propaganda, trying to down-play their environmental impact. Still, worth your time.
Visited this site years ago and was amazed at the size. Interesting to learn about the process and watch the trucks. Recently saw it from the air as we flew into SLC. So impressive. I think boys would live the big trucking equipment.