A 232.08 carat white diamond worth $22 million has been uncovered.
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The life of diamonds [infographic]
Visual Capitalists have released a new infographic examining how diamonds are formed, how they are mined, and who is buying them.
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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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$15000 gold skateboard and other items sold to the wealthy
Are you in the market for a 24K gold plated skateboard? One website has taken golden luxury to the extreme, with this and many more unique items for sale. But it’ll cost you.
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Hardest ever fake diamonds developed
Scientists have created synthetic diamonds that are harder and more durable than natural diamonds.
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RungePincockMinarco launch new diamond mining scheduling software
RPM has released its new open pit diamonds XPAC scheduling software for miners.
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Rio Tinto pushes Argyle pink diamonds into global market
Rio Tinto has announced its first rough diamond tender of 2014, including the extremely rare, pink stones from Argyle mine in Western Australia.
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Using lasers to cut a diamond apart atom by atom
New, more precise technology and nanomachines are taking engineering to a new scale.
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Gem Diamonds uncovers two 160 plus carat diamonds
Gem Diamonds has uncovered two 160 carat plus diamonds from its Letseng mine.
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Kimberley Diamonds to restart mining at E9 West pit
Kimberley Diamonds will restart mining at its E9 operation following a landslip last year.
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Diamond mining set to boom as exploration continues to decline
A new report has a predicted boom in the diamond and gemstone mining in 2014, forecasting it to become the largest growth industry in country.
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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 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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Rio starts underground work at Argyle
Rio Tinto has officially opened its underground operation at the Argyle diamond mine in the Kimberley, following the exhaustion of the site's open-cut operation.
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BHP sells diamond mine
BHP has completed the sale of its diamond business to Dominion Diamond Corporation.
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Massive diamond found in Russia
Russian diamond miner Alrosa has uncovered a giant145 carat diamond, worth over $1 million.
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Rio cuts 350 jobs
Rio Tinto has slashed 350 construction positions from its Argyle diamond mine.
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