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Perth Mint urged to come clean on finance law breaches

A clear statement of governance failures is needed from Perth Mint on events leading up to breaches of terrorism financing and laundering laws, a report says.

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Perth Mint getting act together but still breaching law

A parliamentary committee has been told Perth Mint is getting its act together but continues to breach money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Australian Kangaroo Gold Coins

Gold has continuously held a distinct place in the investment world as a reliable indicator of value for precious metals.

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Sale of Perth Mint among options to be considered as WA government announces review

The WA government is considering whether or not to sell the scandal-plagued Perth Mint, as it sets aside $1 million for an "independent options analysis".

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Review of Perth Mint by London Bullion Market Association sees it remain on association's 'good delivery list'

Experts describe the outcome of a review into the Perth Mint's protocols for combating money laundering and terrorism financing as "very good news" for the state-backed refinery.

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WA's great – and less-than-great – gold plots unearthed as price hits record high

As long as gold has been mined people have tried to steal it. As the precious metal hits a record price, let's take a look back at some of the mad, bad and downright dumb ways crooks have tried to pocket the "miner's privilege".

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McGowan 'didn't know' Perth Mint paid workers millions in bonuses amid a crackdown on public sector wages

Perth Mint paid $7.7 million to staff at a time when there was a government wages freeze. The WA Premier insists he was unaware of the incentive payments.

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The other Perth Mint scandal: The Mickelberg brothers and the great gold swindle

Revelations aired by the ABC’s Four Corners about the Perth Mint have been startling to many, but it's not the first time the institution has been embroiled in a scandal.

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Chair says Perth Mint ‘co-operating’ with financial crime auditors

Perth Mint is learning from "past mistakes" and co-operating fully with an investigation by the financial crime regulator, its chair says.

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Perth Mint 'co-operating' with financial crime auditors

Chairman Sam Walsh insists Perth Mint has improved its processes as an audit examines historical non-compliance with anti-money laundering obligations.

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Mines Minister Bill Johnston defends decision not to tell WA premier about issues with Perth Mint gold

The Perth Mint confirms the closure of a controversial app that allows investors to buy and trade gold, as the minister responsible for the organisation says he's not aware of the refinery breaching any Australian regulations.

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Company running Perth Mint cryptocurrency withdraws support, but questions linger over future of GoldPass app

The company that runs the Perth Mint's cryptocurrency announces it will no longer support the digital tokens because of alleged breaches of Australian and US laws by the mint.

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Perth Mint warned of potential US commodities law breaches, but did not publicly reveal scale of issue

Documents show the Perth Mint potentially breached commodities regulations in 23 US states, but did not publicly reveal the scale of the concerns.

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Here's what you need to know about the Perth Mint controversy — and why it matters

As the London Bullion Market Association launches a probe into allegations surrounding the Perth Mint, here's what you need to know about the controversy.

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WA premier 'didn't know' about Perth Mint gold doping

Premier Mark McGowan has dismissed calls for a royal commission into Perth Mint and played down talk of a potentially costly taxpayer-funded buyback of gold.

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Mark McGowan says he only learned of Perth Mint gold 'doping' this week, as Shanghai Gold Exchange warns media

The WA Premier says he only became aware this week of issues concerning gold the Perth Mint sold to China, as the exchange it was allegedly sold to issues a warning to Australian media.

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Gold ‘doping’ revelations damage reputation of Perth Mint

Perth Mint's international reputation has been damaged by gold "doping" revelations and past anti-money laundering failures.

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Perth Mint chief executive admits 'doping' controversy hurts reputation as WA opposition calls for royal commission

The head of the Perth Mint says he is determined to see the organisation's reputation "repaired" as the WA opposition calls for a royal commission over issues with gold it sold to China.

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How can you test if gold is pure? Some methods are more destructive than others

When it comes to gold, how pure is pure? And how does anybody know?

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Perth Mint sold diluted gold to China, got caught, and tried to cover it up

In a bid to save money, the world's largest processor of newly mined gold started "doping" its bullion. Then its customers started asking questions.

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Scrutiny over Perth Mint's gold sale to former bikie

Already under external audit, Perth Mint is facing questions over its sale of gold to a former bikie who allegedly only had to show his driver's licence.

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Taxpayer-owned Perth Mint sells gold to a notorious former bikie without asking questions

A Four Corners investigation uncovers major holes in the money laundering defences of Australia's biggest mint — failings that could cost taxpayers billions of dollars.

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A Rare Set Of Gold Coins Are Dollarydoing The Rounds In Australia RN So Check Yr Couches

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Auditor-general warns WA government over risk of money laundering and terrorism financing

The WA government is warned almost all of its agencies with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism obligations are at risk of non-compliance with Commonwealth laws. So how bad is it?

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Why is Australia's financial crimes watchdog investigating the Perth Mint?

The Perth Mint is the world's largest producer of newly mined gold and turns over $26 billion a year — and now it's in the crosshairs of Australia's financial regulator.

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