Stories

Discover the fascinating story of copper mining in Utah, from the birth of the Utah Copper Company to the rise of Kennecott. Learn about the crucial role copper played in electrifying America during the Second Industrial Revolution, and how Daniel C. Jackling transformed the industry forever.

The Mascotte Tunnel is remembered as a groundbreaking feat of construction. Built by the Bingham Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company, it was used to drain the mines and served as an ore-hauling corridor for many years.

The story of Rafael Lopez has been etched in Bingham Canyon history ever since the day when he was accused of shooting a man in 1913 – before disappearing into the Bingham mine tunnels, never to be seen again.