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Why are Rio and BHP killing off their diamond divisions when demand is forecast to double by 2020?

Frik Els | April 03, 2012 | 2:21 pm Europe Diamond 

The world’s third largest miner, Rio Tinto Limited announced last week that it is reviewing its diamond business, potentially selling it all off. Rio Tinto operates three diamond mines including Argyle in Australia, Diavik in Canada's far north and Murowa...

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