Rio Tinto to Hold Tender of 87 Fancy-Colored Diamonds
Rio Tinto has launched the Beyond Rare Tender, an inaugural collection of 48 lots of polished fancy-colored diamonds.
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Rio Tinto unveils Argyle Rose heirloom piece
Rio Tinto has unveiled the latest heirloom piece of Argyle Pink Diamonds jewellery, featuring one of the last diamonds to be mined from the iconic Argyle mine in the East Kimberley, Western Australia. Mining ended at Argyle in November 2020, after 37 years of uninterrupted production, during which the mine became the source of about … Read more
Rio Tinto to spend $40m on Diavik diamond mine expansion
Rio Tinto is going ahead with a $40 million expansion of its iconic Diavik diamond mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada, which will extend the operation’s life to at least early 2026.
Rio Tinto Production to Slump as Diavik Dries Up
Rio Tinto has forecast a sharp drop in rough-diamond output for next year as the Diavik mine edges closer to depletion.
Rio Tinto’s Unique $1.24m Midnight Sun Diamond Ring
Pink and yellow diamonds from two iconic Rio Tinto mines – Argyle and Diavik – have been brought together to create a unique ring. It’s called Diavik Midnight Sun and has been valued at $1.24m. An 18.08 carat fancy intense yellow oval diamond from Diavik, in sub-Arctic Canada, contrasts with an intricate setting of rare … Read more
Rio Tinto Buys Remaining Share of Diavik Diamond Mine
Rio Tinto, the world’s second-largest miner, just became the sole owner of the Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories on Thursday. Despite saying in the past the Company was not interested in taking full control of the aging arctic mine, Rio Tinto ended up buying the 40% share held by Dominion Diamond Mines for … Read more
Rio Tinto dazzles in Antwerp with its finest Argyle pink, red and blue diamonds
Rio Tinto’s final Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection of rare pink, red, blue and violet diamonds is being showcased to connoisseurs, collectors and luxury jewellers in Antwerp, Belgium. The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, an annual invitation-only event for the past 38 years, is widely considered to be the most anticipated diamond sale in the world, … Read more
Rio Tinto reveals its final showcase of Argyle pink, red and blue diamonds
Rio Tinto has unveiled a preview of its final showcase of rare Argyle pink, red and blue diamonds from its iconic mine in the remote east Kimberley region of Western Australia. Mining ceased at Argyle on 3 November, 2020 and the 2021 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is the final collection of the rarest diamonds from … Read more
Kunming partners with Rio Tinto for Argyle diamonds
The world’s second-largest miner, Rio Tinto (ASX, LON, NYSE: RIO), announced that Hong Kong-based coloured diamond specialist Kunming Diamonds is now one of the company’s 13 authorized partners for Argyle pink diamonds. In a press release, Rio said this means Kunming will be entrusted with the care and custody of the gems. Established in 1987, … Read more
