Ellie Goulding admits error over promoting diamonds from controversial Australian mine
Singer ‘mortified’ about wearing diamonds from Argyle mine at centre of environmental concerns about Indigenous land The singer Ellie Goulding has admitted her error at having promoted diamonds at the centre of environmental concerns about Indigenous land in Australia, despite having spent years campaigning on environmental issues – including the effects of mining on ancestral lands. She appeared…
Ellie Goulding, a singer and environmental activist, has admitted to promoting diamonds from a controversial Australian mine, the Argyle mine, which has been under scrutiny for its impact on Indigenous land and the environment. Despite her years-long advocacy for environmental issues, Goulding appeared at a London event for the jewellery brand Boodles, modelling pink diamonds, some of which originated from the Argyle mine.
She expressed regret, stating that she was not aware of the concerns surrounding the mine at the time and acknowledged the importance of the issue. Goulding, a UN Environment Programme goodwill ambassador and WWF ambassador, emphasized that she would not wear diamonds from the Argyle mine again and hoped that this moment would serve as a reminder to question the status quo and do better.
The Indigenous and local communities affected by the mine's closure are hopeful that her apology will bring attention to the issues at hand, including environmental damage and the potential presence of harmful chemicals like PFAS.
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