Rio Tinto Approves Construction Of 25-Megawatt Solar Plant At Kennecott …
1 day ago · The company noted that the 210-acre solar array will include more than 71,000 panels, which contain tellurium produced by Kennecott, a byproduct of mining and refining copper. In 2022, Kennecott ...
Bechtel to construct 25-MW solar array for Utah copper mine
7 hours ago · Bechtel to construct 25-MW solar array for Utah copper mine. Bechtel has been chosen by Rio Tinto to design and construct the Copperton Phase 2 Solar project, which will support operations at Rio Tinto’s Kennecott open-pit copper mine in Utah. Solar panels at the first solar project outside the Utah copper mine. Credit: Rio Tinto.
Rio Tinto approves new solar plant to power Kennecott
2 days ago · Nov. 13, 2024, 09:10 AM. Rio Tinto (RIO) has approved construction of a new 25-megawatt solar plant at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah, bringing the mine’s total solar capacity to 30MW ...
Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, giving the mine one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the United States. Kennecott’s fleet of 97 haul trucks and heavy machinery ...
Rio Tinto approves new solar plant for Kennecott copper operations
2 days ago · Credit: Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto said on Wednesday it had approved the construction of a new 25-megawatt (MW) solar plant at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah, bringing the mine’s total solar ...
Contractor hospitalized after being shocked at prominent local copper …
Jan 24, 2024 · A Rio Tinto Kennecott Smelter contractor came into contact with electricity Wednesday while performing maintenance activities. They were transported to a hospital where they are being treated, according to a statement from the mine.
Rio Tinto invests nearly $1 billion in Kennecott as EVs fuel …
Jun 28, 2023 · Utah’s Kennecott mine on the west side of Salt Lake County is getting a $918 million investment intended to extend the life of the mine as electrification fuels demand for more copper.
Rio Tinto invests to strengthen copper supply in US
Jun 20, 2023 · SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto is investing in its Kennecott operation near Salt Lake City, Utah, to strengthen its supply of copper in the United States by increasing production from underground mining and improving the health of key assets.
Massive copper heist from Rio Tinto-Kennecott under ... - FOX 13 Utah
Sep 13, 2024 · SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office has arrested four people in connection with an unusual theft of copper from Rio Tinto Kennecott's mining operations. The scale and...
Rio Tinto Approves Construction Of 25-Megawatt Solar Plant At Kennecott …
1 day ago · Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto Plc (RTNTF, RIO, RIO.L, RTPPF) said that it approved construction of a new 25-megawatt solar plant at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah, bringing the mine's total solar capacity to 30MW. The new solar plant will be located next to Kennecott's existing 5MW solar plant, which was completed in 2023.