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Argyle Diamond Mine celebrates 10 year anniversary of landmark Participation Agreement

20 November 2014 Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its landmark Participation Agreement with the Traditional Owners of the mine, the Gija and Miriuwung people. Signed in 2004, the Participation Agreement provides Traditional Owners with active participation in the economic benefits of diamond mining and a voice in the mining …

Indian jewellers make historic visit to Argyle Diamond Mine

24 April 2014 Twenty of the leading Indian jewellery companies have made a historical first visit to Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine in the remote east Kimberley region of Western Australia. India, traditionally a diamond manufacturing hub for Argyle diamonds, has evolved into an important consumer market for diamond jewellery. The visitors, leading independent jewellers …