Argyle Diamond Mine
CountryAustralia
RegionWestern Australia
Year Opened1985
Size/Depth2 km long
MineralDiamond
About Argyle Diamond Mine
The largest diamond producer in the world by volume. Famous for rare pink and red diamonds. Produced 90% of the worlds pink diamonds. Closed in 2020 after 37 years. The pink diamonds sold for 1-2 million per carat.
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