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Rio Tinto’s autonomous haul trucks achieve one billion tonne milestone

Rio Tinto’s fleet of autonomous haul trucks achieved a significant milestone at the company’s world-class operations in Australia last week by moving their one-billionth tonne of material. Since commencing trial operations in 2008, haul trucks fitted with Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) technology have now moved more than one billion tonnes of both ore and waste …

Japan’s First Lady visits Rio Tinto’s rare pink diamonds

15 July 2014 Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle pink diamonds were part of the inaugural visit to Western Australia by Japan’s First Lady Mrs Akie Abe at the invitation of the Western Australian Government. The 2014 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection, comprising around 50 of the rarest and most valuable pink diamonds in the world, were …

Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender sets new records

14 October 2013 Rio Tinto’s 2013 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender has delivered a strong set of results including records for the most valuable diamonds ever sold from the Argyle Diamond Mine. Known as the ‘Red Edition’ with the inclusion of three Fancy Red diamonds, the 2013 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection showcased a total of 64 pink, red …

Rio Tinto’s global “Diamonds With A Story” initiative is brought to life in Las Vegas

A unique showcase of diamond jewelry is on display in Las Vegas as part of the next phase of Rio Tinto’s “Diamonds with a Story” initiative. The jewelry, designed for the US market by eight world-class North American designers, is part of an innovative marketing programme encompassing consumer research and creative collaborations with designers, manufacturers …