2011 Issue

Rio Tinto’s Kennecott Utah Copper employs 2,000 people. Another 400 employees work at the Rio Tinto Regional Center in South Jordan and other local offices supporting Rio Tinto’s operations around the globe. We are geologists, accountants, engineers, environmental scientists, operators and craftsmen. We are your neighbors, friends and coaches. Rio Tinto is also responsible for an additional 14,800* indirect local jobs. In fact, our operation contributes $900 million* to the Utah economy through jobs, taxes, fees, and purchases from 1,000 Utah area businesses. We’re proud to contribute to Utah’s success. The Bingham Canyon Mine has been in operation since 1903 and we are looking at ways to extend our operation for decades to come. To learn more about our plan for the future, visit www.kennecott.com . * Based on the 2009 study by the University of Utah Bureau of Economic and Business Research kennecott.com riotinto.com Kennecott Utah Copper jobs in our community could nearly fill Rio Tinto stadium We’re part of something bigger