WORLD'S LARGEST MAN-MADE EXCAVATION-KENNECOTT COPPER MINE-BINGHAM CANYON-SALT LAKE CITY-UTAH-EP78

Published 2019-08-18
WORLD'S LARGEST MAN-MADE EXCAVATION-KENNECOTT COPPER MINE-BINGHAM CANYON MINE-RIO TINTO MINE IN SALT LAKE CITY-UTAH Take the mine tour with Sue & I as we show you the world's largest man-made "hole" what has been in operation since 1906! This mine is being worked in the Oquirrh Mountains, south of Salt Lake City Utah. This open pit is 5/8 of a mile deep, and 2.5 miles in dia. It covers 2000 acres, and has provided much of the copper used in the world today.

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All Comments (21)
  • @monon1971
    I'm 64 and still have my man card, but I can remember a time when I did not! Glad you brought back that memory
  • @CheSmi9966
    The engine is a 78 L Cummins engine with 12 turbos 3500 hp and 10,157 pounds of torque the engines are overhauled in Denver Colorado at the master rebuild center they usually do about 75 engines for the mine a year I work there now and they been a long customer of ours
  • @piushorning4869
    you know what's so nice about being an old old guy? you get to watch all your videos over and over and each time it's like the first time you've ever seen them. I really do enjoy your videos, they are so refreshing and I can feel the love, thanks guys, love you
  • @rockkitty100
    Thank you! As you know, there are hundreds of YouTube videos with people commenting on things they know nothing about. It was great to hear someone that really understands what they are talking about!! Thank you again for an interesting video!
  • @gd198070
    Wow, I was excited to see and hear about the machinery. I was an engineer with US Steel many years ago and can appreciate the scale of the operation. Excellent tour and commentary keep up the good work 👍
  • @AP-ph7hf
    I live in Sandy, UT and see this mine every day across the valley while I'm on my way to work.
  • Mark, there is an old abandoned Kennecott Copper mine in south east Alaska outside of McCarthy. I believe it was abandoned around in the 1920s and a lot of it is still there. Now if you and Sue were to drive up there and record the adventure, I for one would enjoy watching those videos. Yours and Sues' take on the adventure and views of what is going on around you is spot on. I truly enjoy your videos and your sense of humor is outstanding. Rock on and stay safe
  • Awesome tour-I love this stuff (Bob aka Harry Hair Shirt). Spent 33 years in Industrial ops and maintenance. Thanks for the vid. BNG
  • @paulolosi1452
    My second home for 6 years now driving those monsters! Loved it it’s the easiest job I’ve ever had! Really happy to be a part of it and to have driven one!
  • @JTSOUTDOORLIFE
    Yay!!! My cousin works for this company!!! Great video and info. I love being able to see the mine.
  • @marketshare5273
    Very educational I live in Arizona and driving by the copper mines all my life and never knew exactly what was going on thanks for sharing. 👊👍😎
  • @hamey
    My husband would enjoy seeing this too, I'm sure. He also worked for a mining company once upon a time. 😊
  • This is amazing I love copper and mines and seeing how large this place is it's so cool
  • @sahaTab-cx9iu
    The TV show edge of alaska fired up my imagination, great place.dan
  • @WYAD8
    Very informative! Thank you.