Media releases
7 November 2012
Rio Tinto's rare offering of its large diamonds delivers strong result
Rio Tinto is delighted to announce the results for its recent sale of some of the largest rough diamonds in the world.
 Rio Tinto's rare offering of its large diamonds delivers strong result (PDF 98 KB)
22 October 2012
Rio Tinto announces winning bids for its iconic red, pink and blue diamonds
Rio Tinto's 2012 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, the most exclusive diamond sale in the world, has demonstrated strong global appeal and delivered an exceptional result for its iconic gems.
Rio Tinto announces winning bids for its iconic red, pink and blue diamonds (PDF 93 KB)
9 October 2012
Rio Tinto showcases Argyle pink diamonds in a unique exhibition at Kensington Palace
Rio Tinto's rare Argyle pink diamonds will be showcased in a unique exhibition at Kensington Palace.
Rio Tinto showcases Argyle pink diamonds in a unique exhibition at Kensington Palace (PDF 77 KB)
4 October 2012
Rio Tinto launches its exceptional collection of large rough diamonds
Rio Tinto has commenced its “Specials” Tender, which showcases the finest large rough diamonds from a year's production from its three operating diamond mines.
Diamonds greater than 10.8 carats qualify to be a “Special” and Rio Tinto's rough diamonds.
Rio Tinto launches its exceptional collection of large rough diamonds (PDF 79 KB)
26 September 2012
Landmark Argyle Pink Diamond and Imperial Jade necklace debuts in Hong Kong
Rio Tinto's rare pink diamonds have been combined for the first time with Imperial Jade in a landmark piece of jewellery.
Known as The Argyle Empress, the statement necklace designed by luxury jeweller Chow Tai Fook, combines more than 43 carats of rare Argyle pink diamonds with 35 rare Imperial Jade beads.
Landmark Argyle Pink Diamond and Imperial Jade necklace debuts in Hong Kong (PDF 85 KB)
3 September 2012
Rio Tinto launches 2012 collection of exceptionally rare pink, red and blue diamonds
Rio Tinto today announced the launch of its exclusive Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender 2012, an increasingly rare opportunity to purchase the world's most precious diamonds.
This exceptional collection which showcases 56 single pink diamonds.
Rio Tinto launches 2012 collection of exceptionally rare pink, red and blue diamonds (PDF 27 KB)
25 July 2012
Rio Tinto launches its first sustainable jewellery collection
Rio Tinto has launched its inaugural sustainable jewellery collection. Titled Nature's
Beauty, the collection is made of gold from Rio Tinto's Kennecott Utah Copper mine in
the US.
Rio Tinto launches its first sustainable jewellery collection (PDF 53 KB)
20 June 2012
Rio Tinto appoints new Managing director of the Argyle Diamond Mine
Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Mr Kim Truter as Managing director of the Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia, effective from July 1. Mr Truter is an experienced mining executive who has held a number of senior roles within Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto appoints new Managing director of the Argyle Diamond Mine (PDF 107 KB)
3 June 2012
Rio Tinto Diamonds Launches its “Diamonds with a Story” Initiative
Rio Tinto Diamonds has launched its new marketing initiative, “Diamonds with a Story” at the prestigious JCK LUXURY show in Las Vegas.
Rio Tinto Diamonds Launches its “Diamonds with a Story” Initiative (PDF 137 KB)
24 May 2012
Rio Tinto research confirms strong potential for new diamond jewellery category in China
Rio Tinto today released key insights from recent market research confirming the growing trend towards diamond fashion jewellery in China.
Rio Tinto research confirms strong potential for new diamond jewellery category in China (PDF 153 KB)
27 March 2012
Rio Tinto reviews options for future of its diamond business
Rio Tinto has begun a strategic review of its diamond business that will include exploring a range of options for potential divestment of its diamond interests.
Rio Tinto reviews options for future of its diamond business (PDF 29 KB)
27 February 2012
Rio Tinto's diamonds wow the Oscars crowd
The nine winners of Rio Tinto's global jewellery design
competition were thrust into the spotlight as they showcased their winning diamond
jewellery creations to celebrities and stylists at the StyleLab jewellery suite at the 84th
Academy Awards.
Rio Tinto's diamonds wow the Oscars crowd (PDF 56 KB)
27 February 2012
Argyle Pink Diamonds glitter at the 84th Academy Awards
Australia's exquisite Argyle pink diamonds were
showcased to the world during the 84th Academy Awards ceremony. Livia Firth, wife of Academy Award winning actor Colin Firth, glittered during the world
famous ceremony as she wore a beautiful pair of Calleija earrings and a ring featuring
rare Argyle pink and blue diamonds.
Argyle Pink Diamonds glitter at the 84th Academy Awards (PDF 56 KB)
2 March 2012
Argyle Diamonds graduate scoops prizes at Polytechnic West apprentice awards
Argyle Diamonds' graduate apprentice William Ramsay achieved dual
success last night when he was officially recognised as Polytechnic West's
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, and as the winner
of the Geof Gale medal for most outstanding student.
Argyle Diamonds graduate scoops prizes at Polytechnic West apprentice awards (PDF 117 KB)
21 February 2012
Rio Tinto discovers Australia's biggest rough pink diamond at Argyle
Australia's biggest pink rough diamond has been discovered at Rio Tinto's Argyle mine, the world's largest producer of rare pink diamonds.
Rio Tinto announces winning bids for the world's most precious diamonds (PDF 45 KB)
07 December 2011
Graduation of 11 apprentices and trainees continues Argyle Diamonds' success with Indigenous employment program
Eleven young apprentices and trainees were formally recognised when they graduated from their respective courses at a special ceremony held by Argyle Diamonds Mine in Kununurra last night.
Graduation of 11 apprentices and trainees continues Argyle Diamonds' success with Indigenous employment program (PDF 106 KB)
28 September 2011
Argyle hosts special visit by Telethon children – presents $12,500 cheque
Argyle mine site played host today to a special visit by two children who are the 2011 face of Telethon and gave them a $12,500 cheque raised by the underground project's team.
Argyle hosts special visit by Telethon children – presents $12,500 cheque (PDF 107 KB)
11 July 2011
Argyle worker stars in play about legendary Aboriginal warrior – Jandamarra
A spectacular theatre production about to hit the stage in the Kimberley has highlighted Argyle Diamonds' ongoing support for the local indigenous communities around Kununurra. One of the stars of Jandamarra – a legendary Aboriginal warrior and lawman who resisted European colonisation in the late 1800's – is Kevin Spratt, a worker at Argyle's diamond mine about 150km south of Kununurra.
Argyle worker stars in play about legendary Aboriginal warrior – Jandamarra (PDF 106 KB)
26 October 2011
Rio Tinto announces winning bids for the world's most precious diamonds
Rio Tinto's 2011 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, the most exclusive
diamond sale in the world, has demonstrated strong global appeal and enduring value for its
increasingly rare and iconic gems.
Rio Tinto announces winning bids for the world's most precious diamonds (PDF 45 KB)
4 November 2010
Rio Tinto's rare pink diamonds set new records and enter new markets
Rio Tinto is delighted to announce an exceptional result for its 2010 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender.
Rio Tinto's rare pink diamonds set new records and enter new markets (PDF 23 KB)
14 September 2010
Rio Tinto to invest US$803 million to complete Argyle Diamond Mine underground project
Rio Tinto will invest US$803 million to ramp up the underground block cave project at its Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia.
Rio Tinto to invest US$803 million to complete Argyle Diamond Mine underground project (PDF 28 KB)
22 October 2009
Rio Tinto announces winning bids for the world's most precious diamonds
Rio Tinto has celebrated the 25th anniversary of its iconic Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender with an exceptional result that belies the global financial crisis of the past 12 months.
Rio Tinto announces winning bids for the world's most precious diamonds (PDF 29 KB)
9 August 2009
Iconic Argyle Pink Diamond Tender is showcased for the first time in India
Rio Tinto's 2009 Argyle Pink Diamond Tender is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic offering of rare pink diamonds with its first ever viewing in India.
Iconic Argyle Pink Diamond Tender is showcased for the first time in India (PDF 31 KB)
29 April 2009
Rio Tinto's Blue Diamond Tender exceeds expectations
Rio Tinto's recent tender of rare blue diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia has set record prices and in doing so, far exceeded the company's expectations.
Rio Tinto's Blue Diamond Tender exceeds expectations (PDF 29 KB)
14 January 2009
Argyle Diamonds Responds to Global Market Conditions
In response to Rio Tinto's debt reduction plan and the current global market conditions Rio Tinto's Argyle Diamonds Limited will slow down its underground mining project and ease diamond production in 2009.
Argyle Diamonds Responds to Global Market Conditions (PDF 41 KB)
25 August 2008
World's most precious pink diamonds go on sale
Sixty-five of Western Australia's illustrious pink diamonds will feature in this year's Rio Tinto Diamonds Argyle Pink Diamond Tender - an international showcase of the rarest diamonds in the world starting in Perth this week.
World's most precious pink diamonds go on sale (PDF 56 KB)
6 June 2008
Tennis star celebrates with Argyle pink diamonds
Tennis phenomenon and pop culture icon , Maria Sharapova, recently celebrated her twenty first birthday in style with a one off “jewellery camera” featuring an Argyle pink diamond studded “M” charm on the wrist band of the camera.
Tennis star celebrates with Argyle pink diamonds (PDF 83 KB)
8 December 2005
Rio Tinto approves Argyle Diamonds' underground mine development
Rio Tinto has today announced the decision to develop a US$760 million block cave underground project at its wholly owned Argyle diamond mine in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Rio Tinto approves Argyle Diamonds' underground mine development (PDF 27 KB)
1 October 2005
Underground Project - Environmental Protection Statement
Argyle is undertaking a Feasibility Study to assess the development of an underground mine and associated infrastructure at the site, referred to as the Underground Project.
Underground Project - Environmental Protection Statement (PDF 22 MB)
1 August 2005
The Argyle Participation Agreement- Breaking New Ground
Argyle Diamonds has recently completed a negotiation process with the Traditional Owners of the mining lease area.
The Argyle Participation Agreement- Breaking New Ground (PDF 1 MB)
1 December 2003
Argyle Diamonds Past, Present and Future
Mr Colin Williams, General Manager, Operations, of Argyle Diamonds outlined, at the Australia Diamond Conference, development of the Argyle mine over the last two decades and scenarios for the future.
 Argyle Diamonds Past, Present and Future (PPT 800 KB)
1 June 2002
New Diamond Entity Established
Mr Colin Williams, General Manager, Operations, of Argyle Diamonds outlined, at the Australia Diamond Conference, development of the Argyle mine over the last two decades and scenarios for the future.
New Diamond Entity Established (PDF 5 KB)
18 April 2002
21st Century School of the Air Launched in Broome
Mr Colin Williams, General Manager, Operations, of Argyle Diamonds outlined, at the Australia Diamond Conference, development of the Argyle mine over the last two decades and scenarios for the future.
21st Century School of the Air Launched in Broome (PDF 127 KB)
3 December 2001
Corporate Producers Increasingly Important In Diamond Industry
Mr Gordon Gilchrist, Managing Director of Argyle Diamonds today commented at the Australian Diamond Conference on the increasing importance of corporate producers in the diamond industry.
Corporate Producers Increasingly Important In Diamond Industry (PDF 8 KB)
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