Ellie Goulding admits error over promoting diamonds from controversial Australian mine
Summary
Ellie Goulding apologized for promoting pink diamonds linked to a controversial mine in Western Australia, an area with environmental and Indigenous land concerns. The Argyle diamond mine stopped mining in 2020, and local Indigenous groups say the land still faces risks from mining and chemical pollution.Key Facts
- Ellie Goulding modeled pink diamonds from the Argyle mine for a jewelry event in London.
- She later admitted she was unaware of the environmental and Indigenous land issues connected to the mine.
- Goulding, known for her environmental work, said she will no longer wear diamonds from Argyle.
- The Argyle mine, run by Rio Tinto, closed in 2020 after 37 years of operation.
- The Gelganyem Group, representing Indigenous landowners, raised concerns about land damage and “forever chemicals” left by mining.
- Rio Tinto is working on closing and cleaning the mine site, in talks with Indigenous representatives.
- Jewelry brand Boodles bought the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand and its remaining inventory from Rio Tinto.
- The World Wildlife Fund supports Goulding and focuses on mining’s impact on nature and Indigenous rights.
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