The world’s biggest diamond mine (Argyle mine- Australia) is closing after almost four decades
- The world’s biggest diamond mine, Argyle Diamond Mine is being shuttered after almost four decades.
- It is run by by Rio Tinto Group and is located in Western Australia. It will close its working by the end of 2020 due to exhausting of its supply of economically viable stones.
- It is the largest diamond producer in the world by volume. Argyle is best known as the source of about 90% of the world’s prized pink diamonds