Argyle diamond mine

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Company Name
Argyle diamond mine
Company Type
Public
Industry
diamond
Founded
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Headquarters
Western Australia
Area Served
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Key People
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Revenue
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Number of Employees
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Products
mine diamonds
Website
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Company Email
sylvia.clark@riotinto.com
Address
1 William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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Company Overview

Argyle Diamond Mine was one of the world most productive diamond mining operations, operated by a UK headquartered mining corporation.

Located in Western Australia, the mine was globally recognized for producing rare pink and colored diamonds.

Its advanced processing facilities and export channels positioned it as a leader in the international gemstone industry.

Company History

Argyle Diamond Mine was discovered in 1979 and officially commenced production in 1983 in Western Australia.

During the 1990s and 2000s, the mine became globally recognized for producing rare pink and colored diamonds.

Operations concluded in 2020, marking the end of a significant chapter in the international diamond industry under UK headquartered ownership.

Areas of Operation

Operational Scope: Argyle Diamond Mine specialized in diamond extraction and processing, including rare gemstone recovery.

Primary Mining Regions: The mine was located in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Infrastructure and Logistics: Onsite processing plants and export channels enabled participation in the global gemstone market.

Recent Activities

2024: Argyle Diamond Mine historical production zones supported geological legacy documentation and heritage initiatives in Western Australia.

2025: Programs continued focusing on rehabilitation planning and regional economic integration of former mine lands.

Activities emphasized structured engagement with gemstone industry historical archives and community stakeholders.

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