Looking
West
Morning
time, sunshine. also fumey darkness
The darkness
is mostly a cloud.
Not a real
cloud, puffy and peaceful ,
more gloomy
and almost menacing in it's nature.
Lethal,
still, overbearing, yet ever growing.
The monster,
known as Kennicott,
ever present
and delinquent,
explodes
apart the mountains,
Taking
and taking, reloading and exploding ..
all for
the love of copper
Magna, Utah
1973
Some facts about Kennicott:
Kennecott Copper Mine, the world's largest man-made excavation and
first open-pit, is located 28 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. 2 ½-miles
across, and ¾-mile deep, the mine is so big, it can be seen from
space shuttles in outer space.
Kennecott is the second largest copper producer in the United States -
providing approximately 15% of the country's copper needs. Groups and individuals
are invited to come visit the mine. The mine has a visitors' center where
guests can watch mining in action. Observe the trucks delivering ore to
be crushed, and carried across the conveyor and into the concentrator. Inside
the visitors' center, view historic photographs, interactive exhibits, 3D
models, and a 14-minute video.
The Kennecott Copper Mine is dedicated to educating the public about safe
and environmentally friendly mining, in addition to teaching the value of
copper and other mined products.
Kennecott produces approximately 310,000 tons of refined copper each
year. This copper is used in electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, coin
making, and more. In addition to copper, the mine also produces 450,000
ounces of gold, 4 million ounces of silver, and 22 million pounds of molybdenum
each year.
The mine is open 365 days a year, 24 hours per day. Visitors may come (weather
permitting) April 1 through October 31, 7 days a week, from 8 am until 8
pm. Entrance fees are $4 for passenger vehicles, $20 for mini tour buses,
and $40 for tour buses. 100% of entrance fees are donated to charity. Sorry
but motorcycles are no longer allowed on Kennecott property, including the
Mine Visitors Center, for safety reasons.
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