Argyle diamond mine

The Argyle diamond mine is a diamond mine located in Australia. The Argyle mine is the largest diamond producer in the world by volume, although due to the low proportion of gem-quality diamonds, is not the leader by value. It is the only known significant source of pink diamonds, producing 90 to 95 % of the world's supply. The Argyle diamond mine is also notable for being the first commercial diamond mine exploiting a volcanic pipe of lamproite, rather than the more usual kimberlite pipe. The mine is owned by the Rio Tinto Group, a diversified mining company which also owns the Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada and the Murowa diamond mine in Zimbabwe.

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Diamond - Mine - Australia - Volcanic pipe - Lamproite - Kimberlite - Rio Tinto Group - Diavik Diamond Mine - Canada - Murowa diamond mine - Zimbabwe

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