Kennecott Mine Apex Expansion Project
Sector: Metal • Location: Bingham Canyon, Utah, United States
Source: ABC4 Utah
The Apex project aims to expand the life of the Kennecott Mine from 2032 to 2040 and increase copper production by 1.5 million tons. The expansion is strategic for the U.S. due to rising copper demand driven by electric vehicles and alternative energy sources. The project is currently in the construction phase with new production expected to begin in 2027. Environmental concerns have been raised d
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Metal, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive
- Location
- Bingham Canyon, Utah, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ABC4 Utah
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Apex project aims to expand the life of the Kennecott Mine from 2032 to 2040 and increase copper production by 1.5 million tons. The expansion is strategic for the U.S. due to rising copper demand driven by electric vehicles and alternative energy sources. The project is currently in the construction phase with new production expected to begin in 2027. Environmental concerns have been raised due to the mine's significant toxic releases and impact on the surrounding community. |
Original sector | Mining |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Utah |
City | Bingham Canyon |
Source
Source | ABC4 Utah |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Metal, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-09-21 |
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