The auditor charged with ensuring the Perth Mint avoids "conflict gold" has never conducted an independent check on its suppliers and was unaware the refiner was buying from a convicted killer in Papua New Guinea.
As West Australian Premier Mark McGowan sought an "urgent briefing" from the Mint on Thursday, the state government-owned institution sought to highlight its strong ethical sourcing practices and compliance with global standards.
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Angus Grigg is an investigative reporter based in Sydney. He has worked as a foreign correpondent in China and Indonesia, and has won two Walkley Awards. Connect with Angus on Twitter. Email Angus at agrigg@afr.com
