Sustainable development
All of Rio Tinto's diamond operations are committed to making a positive contribution towards sustainable development. Rio Tinto's stewardship interest is focussed on the exploration, production and sales of rough diamonds.
Wherever it does business, Rio Tinto commits to provide a legacy of stronger, healthier and environmentally secure communities. Where possible it seeks to influence the standard of operation of its customers and its customers' customers.
The Argyle diamond mine
The Argyle mine in the remote east Kimberley region of Western Australia operates in a region of significant economic and social disadvantage. One of our key focuses at Argyle is to help build a stronger and more robust east Kimberley economy that is not dependent upon the mine's operation.
The Diavik diamond mine
The establishment of the Diavik mine in Canada and its ongoing operation provide positive sustainable development examples, from engineering feats to establish its infrastructure in a harsh and frozen climate, to the development of considerable employment, training and capacity-building opportunities for local communities.
The Murowa diamond mine
Consultation and community engagement have been important factors in the Murowa operation from the outset, as Rio Tinto Diamonds recognises the impact of the mine on the local community.
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