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Angus Grigg, Ali Russell, Stephanie Zillman and Meghna Bali

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

Perth Mint is facing the potential $9b recall of diluted gold bars.

The historic Perth Mint is facing a potential $9 billion recall of gold bars after selling diluted or "doped" bullion to China and then covering it up, according to a leaked internal report.

Four Corners has uncovered documents charting the WA government-owned mint's decision to begin "doping" its gold in 2018, and then how it withheld evidence from its largest client in an effort to protect its reputation.

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