Tag Archives: Rio Tinto Diamonds

Rio Tinto to hold pink diamond tender

September 20, 2010

A round brilliant fancy vivid purplish pink stone leads Rio Tinto’s 2010 tender of Argyle diamonds.

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Murowa Diamonds receives Zimbabwe community award

September 7, 2010

Rio Tinto-owned Murowa Diamonds has received an award from the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) for its work in the community and its HIV/AIDS programs.

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Rio Tinto pushing for RJC certification among customers

March 1, 2010

Rio Tinto is asking its customers to become members of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) by 2011.

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Rio Tinto pink diamond tender heads to India

August 17, 2009

Rio Tinto’s 2009 Argyle pink diamond tender is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its first-ever showing in India.

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Rio Tinto offering blue diamond tender

March 16, 2009

Blue diamonds are pretty rare as far as coloured stones are concerned. And now, Rio Tinto is offering them up for tender in a collection called ‘Once in a blue moon.’

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Rio Tinto cutting back production at Argyle mine

February 17, 2009

Fewer diamonds will be coming out of Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine in 2009. The company says the current global economy is spurring it to implement a debt reduction plan that will see the mine’s underground project cut back to only critical development activities.

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Waldman and gem lab certifying Canadian diamonds

January 5, 2009

The Waldman Diamond Co. and the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) are working together to certify the company’s diamonds as conflict-free Canadian stones.

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BHP Billiton calls off bid for Rio Tinto

December 1, 2008

After 18 months and $450 million US, BHP Billiton says it is no longer pursuing its hostile takeover bid for Rio Tinto.

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Pink diamond tender a hit with bidders

November 17, 2008

A weakened global economy did little to hurt Rio Tinto’s 24th pink diamond tender.

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Rio Tinto hands out grants to Canadian universities and groups

November 3, 2008

Rio Tinto is doling out the first of its community investment grants in health, education, culture, and the environment.

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