Rio Tinto Sales Pink Diamonds

SMH reported Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) says it has attracted strong interest from Asian and European buyers at its annual pink diamond sale.

As quoted in the market news:

Successful bidders for the Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender were from both established and emerging markets, with buyers snapping up 56 single pink diamonds, two red diamonds and 19 blue diamonds.

Argyle Pink Diamonds manager Josephine Johnson said the precious gem collection was keenly contested before tenders closed on October 15.

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