Trade gives champagne diamonds warm reception
When champagne diamonds were introduced to the American market in the early 1990s, retailers snubbed the brown stones, categorically dismissing them as cheap, low-quality, industrial diamonds.
Rio Tinto anything but blue over tender results
Perth, Australia--Rio Tinto's recent tender of rare blue diamonds has set record prices, far exceeding the company expectations, according to a news release issued by the Australian mining company.
Rio Tinto to tender blue diamonds
Perth, Australia--Rio Tinto is set to showcase a selection of diamonds as rare as a blue moon.
Rio Tinto reports strong results from pink tender
Perth, Australia--Rio Tinto's 24th annual Argyle Pink Diamond Tender demonstrated a "strong market" for the uniquely colored stones, despite the worldwide economic crisis.
Rio Tinto reports strong results from pink tender
Perth, Australia—Rio Tinto's 24th annual Argyle Pink Diamond Tender demonstrated a "strong market" for the uniquely colored stones, despite the worldwide economic crisis.
Rio Tinto pink tender underway
Antwerp, Belgium--The 24th annual Rio Tinto Argyle Pink Diamond Tender got underway last week in Australia, and will continue through Oct. 2 in cities all around the globe.
Rio Tinto pink tender underway
Antwerp, Belgium—The 24th annual Rio Tinto Argyle Pink Diamond Tender got underway last week in Australia, and will continue through Oct. 2 in cities all around the globe.
Rio Tinto Diamonds appoints head of India office
Antwerp, Belgium—Rio Tinto Diamonds NV has appointed Vikram Merchant to head its office in Mumbai, India.
Rio Tinto rejects BHP Billiton bid
London—Rio Tinto has rejected a reported $147 billion buyout offer from larger rival BHP Billiton, which made its second offer for the company.
Battle for Rio Tinto heats up
Hong Kong—Mining company BHP Billiton upped the stakes on Wednesday in its bid to buy Australian mining company Rio Tinto, various news services reported.
Rio Tinto's pink tender breaks records
Antwerp, Belgium—All 65 pink diamonds included in the 23rd annual Rio Tinto Diamonds Argyle Pink Diamond Tender sold to 17 different bidders from around the world, many at record-breaking...
Rio Tinto eyes Israel for rough-diamond trade
Ramat Gan, Israel—A top-level delegation from Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining and natural-resource conglomerates in the world, met with the Israeli Diamond Industry from Dec.6-7 to learn...
Pink diamonds sell out at Rio Tinto's annual tender
New York—The 2006 Rio Tinto Diamonds Argyle Pink Tender came to a successful close on Oct. 4, when all 65 pink diamonds from the annual production of the company's Argyle mine were sold to an...
Diamond industry players cut jobs amid slowdown
London--Mining company Rio Tinto and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) both are cutting jobs in an effort to save money amid the worldwide financial crisis.
BHP Billiton backs off bid for Rio Tinto
London--The board of mining company BHP Billiton announced today that it is not moving forward with its acquisition of rival mining company Rio Tinto.
Rio Tinto 'excited' about new India diamond mine
London—Mining company Rio Tinto, best known for pink and brown diamonds from Australia, has taken the initial step in developing India's first significant diamond mine.
Forum ends with blast on Rap price list
New York—A relatively quiet day at The Plumb Club Forum ended with a few sparks on Monday when diamantaire Jeff Fischer, president of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA),...
Pink tender on view in New York
New York—Sixty-five of the rarest pink diamonds in the world are currently on view under tight security in a posh Manhattan hotel suite, as the 23rd annual Rio Tinto Diamonds Argyle Pink...
Exceptional diamonds hold their own at auction
When investors lose faith in currency, financial markets and property, what's left? Gold is yesterday's safe haven. Today, the global auction market shows wealthy consumers are turning to diamonds.
New York says 'G'Day' to Australia's pink diamonds
New York--When G'Day USA Australia Week, a traveling showcase of the best of Australian culture and business, arrived in New York City last week, pink diamonds had a starring role in the festivities.