Community involvement
The Rio Tinto companies in the Salt Lake Valley regularly update community groups, business partners and industry associations about their operations. At our annual community advisory meeting hosted by Rio Tinto, more than 40 community partners attend to discuss how Rio Tinto can better improve operations. Topics include mine life extension, economic contribution, and environmental protection. Find out how Rio Tinto engages community stakeholders here.
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Government and community relations
Creating and maintaining good relationships with local governments and our community is as important to Kennecott Utah Copper’s business success as the management of its operations.
Learn more about Kennecott’s impact on the communities it serves.
Corporate giving
Kennecott Utah Copper has given more than $10 million to a variety of charitable organizations over the last decade.
Learn more about Kennecott Utah Copper’s history of giving back to the community.
Foundation giving
The Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable Foundation was created to help aid the underprivileged in Utah, with more than $2 million in proceeds coming from the more than 2.5 million visitors to the Bingham Canyon Mine Visitors Center.
Community outreach
Kennecott actively participates with local communities in which we have a presence by supporting projects that promote long-term mutual benefit. Ultimately, we are committed to aligning our business goals with efforts to advance social responsibility within local communities.
We do this through mutual respect, active partnerships and long-term commitments.
