Earth Sciences

Emplacement of the Argyle diamond deposit into an ancient rift zone triggered by supercontinent breakup

H. K. H. Olierook, D. Fougerouse, et al.

Discover how the Argyle diamond mine, the world's largest natural diamond source, was shaped by ancient geological processes. This research by a team from Curtin University delves into the age of the Argyle lamproite, revealing new insights into diamond formation during the breakup of the supercontinent Nuna. A deeper understanding of these processes suggests that diamond-rich diatremes might be more common than once believed.