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Aber Resources looms as next diamond battleground

FRESH from nailing down Australia’s Ashton Mining as a key part of its global diamond strategy there now seems little doubt that Rio Tinto will target Canada’s Aber Resources as its next acquisition.

Tim Treadgold

And, if Rio Tinto doesn’t move soon, De Beers will start the bidding. Aber’s attractions are obvious. It owns 40% of Canada’s next diamond mine, the Diavik development planned by Rio Tinto. And, just...

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