Mines

The story of this giant hole in the ground is woven into Utah’s history, but it’s also left its mark on our planet Earth.

The mine closures are part of Utah's Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project, which has closed about 7,000 openings in the last 40 years.

For the first time in over 100 years, Rio Tinto’s Kennecott Copper Mine is reviving its underground mining operation.

A group of community leaders, avid skiers and history buffs is dedicated to preserving historical mining sites throughout Park City Mountain Resort. "I…