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Mining in the Bingham Canyon area commenced with small-scale operations in 1848, escalating to large-scale efforts around 1900. By 1912, the mine was recognized as the largest industrial mining complex in the world. However, it closed in 1985 due to rising operational costs. The acquisition of the mine by Rio Tinto in 1989 brought modernization, including the installation of the current conveyor system and upgrades to the mill and smelter, leading to continuous operation ever since.