Rio Tinto Kennecott

06/04/2026

Mining is a unique and interesting industry, and here in Utah we have the opportunity to mine for copper. The metals we mine here are used all over the United States and even in household items like your phone, the one you are probably holding in your hand right now.

Stay tuned for a deep dive into the next step, the concentrator.

05/30/2026

A moment worth celebrating and carrying forward.

Earlier this month, Danny, Senior Health Advisor at Rio Tinto Kennecott, was recognized at a Real Salt Lake match in front of nearly 20,000 fans.

This spotlight was made possible through our partnership with .

Through his leadership of the Peer Supporter network—helping connect employees to support when they need it most—Danny champions mental health awareness and access to care.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, his impact is a powerful reminder that caring for our people is a priority year-round.

05/27/2026

We want to be part of the solution. ☁️

For 14 years, we’ve proudly partnered with to help improve Utah’s air quality. On May 30, we invite you to join us for the annual UCAIR Gas Can Exchange.

At Kennecott, we’re taking real steps to reduce emissions. In 2019, we closed our coal-fired power plant, cutting our carbon footprint by 65% and eliminating more than one million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent each year.

We’ve also invested in solar energy, building two solar plants and bringing our total capacity to 30 MW. Together, these projects reduce emissions by about 20,000 tonnes annually, the equivalent of removing roughly 4,400 gas-powered cars from the road.

But we don’t just want to stop here. We want to make an impact in our community as well.

Event details:
📅May 30 | 8 a.m. - noon (or until supplies last)
📍Davis Technical College | Kaysville, UT
⛽Bring your old, empty gas cans and exchange them for a free, EPA-compliant SureCan (while supplies last).

05/22/2026

Spend a day with Jarreau, Advisor of Communities and Social Performance at Rio Tinto Kennecott.

From morning dad duties to connecting with community partners like and checking out the Kennecott Visitor Experience as part of his work, his day is focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities.

Want to see it for yourself? Plan a visit to the Kennecott Visitor Experience to learn more about our operations and how copper is made. Tickets are $6, children under five are free, and all proceeds support Utah charities. The Visitor Experience is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 🔗 Reserve your tickets at the link in bio.

05/11/2026

The Local Voices survey is NOW OPEN!

Now in its third year, Local Voices is part of our ongoing conversations with our community—listening, learning, and acting on what matters most to you.

If you live near our operations and are 18 or older, we’d love to hear from you:
• Share your thoughts in our quick online survey
• Each completed survey earns donations for local snon-profits
• Your responses are 100% confidential.

Thank you! We appreciate your feedback.

📣 📣 Voice your feedback on Rio Tinto Kennecott.

Local Voices is now in its third year, and the Salt Lake region has been great in letting us know what is important to them. ⚡️ We want to keep the momentum going!

By joining Local Voices:

✅ You help local non-profits earn donations

✅ You provide feedback that helps inform future decisions

✅ Your responses are 100% confidential

Now is the time to get involved: 📣 📣 Voice your feedback on Rio Tinto Kennecott.

Local Voices is now in its third year, and the Salt Lake region has been great in letting us know what is important to them. ⚡️ We want to keep the momentum going!

By joining Local Voices:

✅ You help local non-profits earn donations

✅ You provide feedback that helps inform future decisions

✅ Your responses are 100% confidential

Now is the time to get involved: https://voconiqlocalvoices.com/en/riotinto/kennecott/?SRC=FB

05/11/2026

Did you know? Our smelter captures 99.9%+ of sulfur from process gases before release using a high-efficiency acid plant. We also convert waste heat into on-site electricity.

And that plume from the stack? It’s mostly condensed water v***r (“steam”) from treated exhaust. Plus, our smelter is one of only two operating copper smelters in the U.S., and we’re always working to make our operations smarter and more efficient. 🇺🇸

04/23/2026

Ever wondered what’s inside the rail cars moving through our site?

They’re carrying either heavy copper sheets or sulphuric acid, a by product of copper smelting. When copper concentrate is smelted, sulphur is captured instead of released, then processed into sulphuric acid. This helps reduce emissions while creating a useful product.

Sulphuric acid plays an important role far beyond mining. In agriculture, it is used to produce fertilizers that help replenish nutrients in the soil and support healthy crop growth. It is also essential for battery manufacturing and metal processing.

Because safety is our top priority, we use a dedicated rail and train system designed specifically to transport sulphuric acid safely and efficiently. So next time you see a train moving through the site, you’re seeing an important connection between responsible mining, agriculture, and everyday products people rely on.

04/20/2026

The Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience is officially open for the season, now through October.

Explore one of the world’s largest open‑pit mines, featuring self‑guided exhibits, up‑close views of massive mining equipment, and shuttle rides to the mine overlook.

Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $6, children under 5 are free, and all ticket proceeds benefit Utah charities. Tickets should be purchased in advance on our website.

Every dollar from ticket sales is donated to the Kennecott Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit established by Rio Tinto in 1992 that supports Utah charities and organizations serving vulnerable populations across the Salt Lake region. Kennecott’s substantial annual investment (totaling nearly $6 million in 2026!) into our community partnerships spanning schools, universities, museums, and nonprofit organizations reflects our deep commitment to a thriving shared future.

04/07/2026

Mining is a unique and interesting industry and here in Utah we have the opportunity to mine for copper. Literally, the metals we mine here are used all over the United States and even in household items like your phone, the one you are probably holding in your hand right now. So now you know a little more about mining. Stay tuned for a deep dive into the different steps.

03/11/2026

Little did they know… 📸

These childhood photos belong to some of the people who help drive our operations forward every day. It’s a reminder that every career, every accomplishment, and every success story starts somewhere.

We’re grateful for the talented people behind the work and the journeys that brought them here.✨