Rio Tinto suspends operations at Bingham Canyon Mine

Miner Rio Tinto has suspended operations at its Bingham Canyon Mine after a slide occurred on the north eastern wall of the mine.

Miner Rio Tinto has suspended operations at its Bingham Canyon Mine after a slide occurred on the north eastern wall of the mine.

The slide occurred along a geotechnical fault line of the wall following an acceleration of movement in recent weeks.

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