Key facts
- Singer Ellie Goulding promoted diamonds from the controversial Argyle mine in Western Australia.
- Goulding stated she was unaware of environmental and Indigenous land concerns related to the mine.
- The Gelganyem Group, representing traditional owners, raised concerns about mine closure and PFAS chemicals.
- Rio Tinto is undertaking mine closure and rehabilitation at Argyle, which ceased operations in 2020.
Singer Ellie Goulding has acknowledged an error in judgment for promoting pink diamonds sourced from the controversial Argyle mine in Western Australia. Goulding, a known environmental advocate, appeared at a Boodles event earlier this month, modeling diamonds that have raised concerns regarding Indigenous land rights and environmental impact.
She expressed regret, stating, "Regretfully, in this instance, I fell short." Goulding added that she was unaware of the issues surrounding the Argyle mine and would not wear diamonds from it again, emphasizing that affected Indigenous and local communities "deserve better."