Argyle Diamond Mine

GPTKB entity

Statements (70)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Diamonds
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000 hectares
over 1,000 hectares
gptkbp:closed gptkb:2020
gptkbp:closing_date gptkb:2020
November 2020
gptkbp:closure_type depletion of reserves
economic effects on local communities
gptkbp:collaborations collaborations with universities
gptkbp:community_engagement stakeholder consultations
gptkbp:community_impact local employment opportunities
influenced diamond pricing
gptkbp:community_partnerships strong partnerships with local groups
gptkbp:community_support local development projects
gptkbp:contribution significant revenue to Australia
gptkbp:cultural_impact influence on local culture and economy
gptkbp:cultural_significance Aboriginal heritage sites
gptkbp:depth 1,200 meters
approximately 600 meters
gptkbp:diamond_market significant player in global market
gptkbp:diamond_production significant contributor to global supply
gptkbp:diamond_quality unique color variations
gptkbp:diamonds_found various colors
gptkbp:diamonds_quality high-quality gemstones
gptkbp:diamonds_type colored diamonds
gptkbp:discovery gptkb:1979
open-pit mining
gptkbp:discovery_year gptkb:1979
gptkbp:environmental_concerns compliance with Australian laws
gptkbp:environmental_impact rehabilitation efforts
gptkbp:famous_for pink diamonds
gptkbp:future_plans potential for new mining projects
gptkbp:future_prospects exploration for new deposits
gptkbp:historical_impact shaped the diamond industry standards
gptkbp:historical_significance first major diamond mine in Australia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Argyle Diamond Mine
gptkbp:image_processing alluvial mining
gptkbp:infrastructure underground tunnels
gptkbp:is_explored_in ongoing exploration projects
gptkbp:is_monitored_by ongoing assessments
gptkbp:jewels natural diamonds
gptkbp:land_use mining and rehabilitation
gptkbp:legacy impact on diamond industry
gptkbp:location gptkb:Western_Australia
gptkbp:mining_locations state-of-the-art equipment
over 37 years of operation
gptkbp:notable_for pink diamonds
gptkbp:occurs_annually approximately 14 million carats
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1983
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Rio_Tinto_Group
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Rio_Tinto
gptkbp:partnerships local communities
gptkbp:produces diamonds
gem-quality diamonds
gptkbp:production_location diamond processing plant
gptkbp:rehabilitation_success restoration of mined land
gptkbp:research geological studies
gptkbp:restoration successful rehabilitation projects
gptkbp:safety_record stringent safety measures
gptkbp:significance largest producer of pink diamonds in the world
gptkbp:sustainability_efforts commitment to sustainable practices
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives water conservation programs
gptkbp:tourism tourist attraction post-closure
gptkbp:transportation road and air access
gptkbp:type open-pit mine
gptkbp:uses_technology advanced mining technology
gptkbp:values international markets
high-value gemstones
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rio_Tinto
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5