Open Pit Collection

Canada, Quebec, Estrie Region, Asbestos, Jeffrey Mine, worlds largest open pit asbestos mine, autumn

Open-pit workings of the Utah Copper Company, Bingham Canyon, Utah, 1942. Creator: Andreas Feininger
Open-pit workings of the Utah Copper Company, Bingham Canyon, Utah. This is the Carr Fork side from which the company obtains huge amounts of ore

View of the Utah Copper Company open-pit mine workings at Carr Fork... Bingham Canyon, Utah, 1942
View of the Utah Copper Company open-pit mine workings at Carr Fork, as seen from the railroad, Bingham Canyon, Utah

The Erzberg Mine, Styria, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Erzberg Mine, Styria, Austria, c1935. Erzberg ( ore mountain ) is a large open-cast iron ore mine near the town of Eisenerz

Gigantic steam shovel dumping 5-ton load iron ore
Gigantic steam shovel dumping 5-ton load of iron ore into car, open-pit mine, Hibbing, Minn; Underwood & Underwood (American, 1881 - 1940s); 1906; Albumen silver print

Sulphur extracted from oil, Canada
Sulphur extracted from oil. Aerial photograph of stores of sulphur (yellow) that have been extracted from crude oil and bitumen

Settling pond, Athabasca Oil Sands
Settling pond. Aerial photograph of a settling pond in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This area used to be an opencast mine for the excavation of oil sands

Ranger uranium oxide mine, Australia C016 / 6643
Ranger uranium oxide mine, an open pit mine in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Open-pit coal mining C016 / 5809
Open-pit coal mining. Excavated coal deposits being loaded onto a truck at an open-pit coal mine. Also called open-cast mining, this technique is used when the overburden

Bingham Canyon Mine - one of the biggest open pit copper mines in the world - also mine gold - silver - molybdenum
CAN-4380 Bingham Canyon Mine Utah - USA one of the biggest open pit copper mines in the world - also mine gold - silver - molybdenum - pit can be seen from space John Cancalosi contact details

The Lavender open pit copper mine in Bisbee, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Open cast mine. Aerial photograph of Gunheath china clay pit. Kaolin (china clay) is a clay material used in a wide variety of ceramic applications

Opencast mine, Athabasca Oil Sands
Opencast mine. Aerial photograph of an opencast mine in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This mine is operated by Suncor Energy

Mir mine, Siberia, Russia
452861 08/01/1992 The Mir kimberlite pipe, a pit in the city of Mirny 525 m deep with a 1.2 km diameter is one of the worlds largest pits. Sergey Subbotin/RIA Novosti

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"Discover the Magnificence of Open Pit Mining: From Canada's Asbestos to Utah's Bingham Canyon" Embark on a captivating journey through the vast landscapes mining, where colossal excavations shape the Earth's crust and unveil hidden treasures. In Canada's picturesque Quebec, specifically in the Estrie Region, lies the renowned Jeffrey Mine - an emblematic symbol mining. Once home to asbestos extraction, this monumental site stands as a testament to human ingenuity and industrial progress. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Austria's Styria region, we find ourselves immersed in another remarkable spectacle - The Erzberg Mine. Dating back to 1935, this awe-inspiring excavation has witnessed generations of miners extracting valuable minerals from its depths. Venturing further westward brings us to Utah's Bingham Canyon - a place that commands attention with its sheer magnitude. This mammoth open pit mine is not only one of the largest copper mines worldwide but also yields gold, silver, and molybdenum. Its astonishing dimensions are so immense that they can even be observed from space. Andreas Feininger captured its grandeur during his visit in 1942 when he documented both Carr Fork and Bingham Canyon mine workings. Open-pit coal mining takes center stage too; it plays an integral role in meeting global energy demands while shaping landscapes around the world. Witnessing gigantic steam shovels effortlessly dumping five-ton loads of iron ore into these expansive pits leaves one awestruck by mankind’s ability to harness nature’s resources for our benefit. Notably significant is Australia's Ranger uranium oxide mine – a vital source contributing towards nuclear power generation globally. This impressive operation showcases how open-pit mining continues to fuel technological advancements while ensuring sustainable resource management practices. As we delve into these captivating glimpses into various open pit mines across continents like North America and Europe alike, it becomes evident that their scale and impact are truly awe-inspiring.