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Jan 20, 2026 4:00 PM

Rio Tinto Expands Kennecott's Renewable Power Footprint

Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RIO) said Tuesday it has energized a new solar facility at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, underscoring the company's push toward a more circular, low-carbon critical-minerals supply chain.

The newly powered 25-megawatt solar installation adds to an earlier 5MW project completed in 2023.

Together, the systems bring Kennecott's total solar capacity to 30 megawatts.

Environmental Impact

The combined solar output can supply electricity to roughly 1,026 average U.S. households each year. Rio Tinto said the project cuts Kennecott's Scope 2 emissions by about 6%.

Crews began construction of the ...