The story of diamonds in Australia (podcast)

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Ewen Tyler OA and father of diamond prospecting in Australia at 92 is being interviewed by a finance adviser.
Its 27 minutes.
Ewen is a good friend. Saw him last Friday. An amazing man - who is still as sharp as a tack.
If you want a good story on the discovery of Argyle diamond mine, plus 2 others - have a listen

https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/12565/episode/725934.mp3

 

[kenny]

Very interesting.
Thanks for posting, Garry.

 

[GliderPoss]

Thank you, will definitely check this out!

 

[Big Fat Facets]

thanks for posting garry!!

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

thanks for posting garry!!

Thanks you and Kenny. Ewen is a true living legend - oh to be so able to remember stories and details like that - I am already lost in that department and I am only 67

 

[A Inns]

Thanks for sharing! It's wonderful to hear the history.

 

[psadmin]

One very interesting thing that Ewen said was of all the diamonds found in the Argyle mine were categorized into 5% gem quality, 50% industrial, and 45% other.

Is this typical of most diamond mines?

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

One very interesting thing that Ewen said was of all the diamonds found in the Argyle mine were categorized into 5% gem quality, 50% industrial, and 45% other.

Is this typical of most diamond mines?

No. Ewen explained that Argyle rough at the time.was worth $6 per carat. A tenth of most mines. But there was 10 times more diamonds per ton or ore.