Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine Hopes to Retain Local Workforce

Israeil Diamond Portal.com reports that Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) hopes to keep locals employed at its’ Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.

The story is quoted as saying:

According to a report from ABC.net.au, Rio Tinto is investing $1.5 billion in converting Argyle from an open-pit to an underground mining operation with the goal of extending the mine’s life past 2019.

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