Rio Tinto engaged LiDAR specialist MINELiDAR to demonstrate an improved method for convergence monitoring.
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Rio Tinto hosts second last Argyle diamonds tender
Rio Tinto has showcased its iconic annual Argyle diamonds tender to collectors from across Asia in Singapore, including the Lot 1: Argyle Eternity vivid purplish pink gem, weighing in at 2.24 carats.
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Australian diamond output to plummet following Argyle closure
The expected closure of Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine in 2021 is set to significantly reduce Australia’s rough diamond output.
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Rio Tinto previews world’s rarest pink and red diamonds at Argyle
Rio Tinto has unveiled its annual showcase of the world’s rarest pink and red diamonds at its Argyle mine site in the east Kimberley region of Western Australia.
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Rio Tinto discovers rare white diamond at Argyle
Rio Tinto has revealed one of the largest gem-quality white diamonds in the 35-year history of its Argyle mine in the Kimberley, Western Australia.
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Pink diamond sells for world record price
A pink diamond that was first cut in the 1920s has reached a world-record sum at a Christie's auction in Geneva.
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Rio Tinto reveals Argyle mine’s largest vivid pink diamond
Rio Tinto has unveiled the largest vivid pink diamond in the 84-year history of its Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender during a world exclusive preview in Sydney.
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Large violet diamond unearthed at Argyle
Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine in WA has discovered a large violet diamond, dubbing it “The Argyle Violet”.
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More pink diamonds discovered
Lucapa Diamond has discovered pink diamonds after mining trials in a new section of its Lulo alluvial diamond mine in Angola.
The area, known as E46, found several diamonds, including a 0.2 carat intense
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Argyle pink diamond coin retailing for a cool $8k
Rio Tinto's Argyle diamond mine has teamed up with the Perth Mint to create a rare coin worth $8800.
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Rio Tinto cuts Argyle jobs
Rio Tinto has cut positions from its Argyle diamond mine as CEO Sam Walsh reiterates his love for the gem.
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Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine gives US museum diamonds
Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine has given the US Smithsonian Institute 500 carats of rough diamonds as a gift.
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Japan’s First Lady dazzled by Rio Tinto’s pink diamonds
Japan’s First Lady has been given an exclusive preview of Rio Tinto’s Argyle pink diamond collection before the cluster go on official tender in August.
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Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine goes grog-free
Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine is going alcohol-free, with workers fearing that other mine sites around the country will follow suit.
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Over 500 jobs disappear from Rio’s Argyle mine in 12 months
It is understood more jobs have been cut at Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.
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Rio Tinto launches new diamond marketing strategy in China
Rio Tinto has launched its latest diamond marketing program in China, stating that the growth in volume from its Argyle mine will help meet Asia’s growing demand for the precious mineral.
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Rio Tinto’s rough diamonds go under the hammer
Some of Rio Tinto’s largest rough diamonds from three of its operating diamond mines have gone under the hammer.
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Rio announces new diamond managing director
From September 1, Jean-Marc Lieberherr will take over the managing director’s position and will be responsible for all aspects of the diamonds business.
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Rio cuts 78 jobs at Argyle diamond mine
Rio Tinto has axed 78 contractors from its Argyle diamond mine located in the Kimberley, not even a month since the company announced it would not be pursuing the potential divestment of the asset.
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Rio to keep diamonds business
After pushing for the potential divestment of its global diamond assets, Rio Tinto has now opted to retain its assets.
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