Ellie Goulding in hypocrisy row after promoting pink diamonds from toxic mine
But the pink diamonds came from western-Australia’s Argyle mine, where Indigenous traditional owners have long complained their land has been seriously damaged by mining. Boodles proudly announced: “Our guest of honour, Ellie Goulding, officially opened the Townhouse, wearing the 23 Old Bond Street Suite for the first time.” A statement said: “Gelganyem Chair Kia Dowell, a Gija woman, acknowledges Ellie Goulding’s apology and welcomes her recognition that Indigenous and local communities deserve better.