We continue our exploration of the mines diamonds with Rio Tinto.
It should be noted that this global company operates the famous mine of diamonds Argyle roses in the Kimberley region in Western Australia. Moreover, she also operates the mine diamonds Diavik in the remote territories of northwestern Canada.
It should be noted that the emblematic Argyle mine located in the northwest of Australia, in the Kimberley region, was discovered in 1979.
Moreover, she produced natural diamonds in incredible colors ranging from pink to intense red.
Indeed, these diamonds of Argyle of rare intensity, have entered legend, the production of diamonds Roses account for only 0.1 % % of the total diamonds exploited, thus explaining their scarcity.
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Furthermore, the Argyle mine is nearing the end of its life, thus ensuring an invaluable value for some of these stones.
After producing approximately more than 860 million carats of diamonds Brut at 41 years old, and produces more than 90 % of them diamonds Roses, Rio Tinto announced its closure on November 3, 2020.
Concerned about the environment
Rio Tinto is now opening a new chapter for Argyle. The one of land reclamation that will take about 5 years to restore this site linked to dreams to the Aborigines.
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Note that for those who dream of owning the mythical diamonds For colors, there is a dedicated auction.
Every year Rio Tinto organizes «Diamonds Tender Rose Argyle».
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Also, these are fifty to sixty of the most beautiful ones diamonds in pink, red and purple colors,
the best of the productions of the year that are put up for sale.
Thus, the last one to take place in 2021 will therefore offer the best of the production diamonds Roses of 2020. Even though the mood is exhausted, the diamonds The Argyle mine’s roses will remain coveted for generations to come, much like the mythical ones are. diamonds the Golconde, which are the most beautiful colorless diamonds in the world.
Moreover, at the other end of the Earth, near the Arctic Circle and precisely in Canada, is the mine of diamonds From Diavik, its exploitation began in 2003 and is expected to last about twenty years.
It should be noted that this mine produces approximately 7 million carats of diamonds Brutal. Finally, 1124 people work there and help reveal some of the most beautiful and sought-after diamonds in the world.
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To date, the diamonds Diavik’s are stunning white gems, produced to the highest standards of safety and integrity.
Diavik includes four diamond mining operations operated in combination with an open-pit mine and an underground mine. The Diavik mine diamonds Diavik is managed by Rio Tinto and is owned by a joint venture between Diavik Diamond Mines (2012) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto (60% stake), and Dominion Diamond Diavik Limited Partnership, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Diamond Mines (40% stake).
The design, construction, and operation of Diavik is a story of great success. In part because it takes place in one of the most difficult environments in the world. Namely, the subarctic tundra with one of the most delicate ecosystems.
Rio Tinto has committed to protecting and preserving the biodiversity of this unique landscape.
Ultimately, it is thanks to innovation, engineering technologies and partnerships with indigenous peoples that the Diavik mine produces the most ethical diamonds in the world. This with minimal impact on the land, water and local wildlife.
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Next step are the De Beers Group mines.
