The Perth Mint's gold bullion sales continued to soar despite recent volatility in the precious metal's price, with sales surging 186 per cent over the past 12 months.
An enforceable undertaking placed on The Perth Mint after it failed to comply with anti-money laundering rules has been concluded by the federal government's financial regulator.
The Perth Mint has been appointed as a refinery referee by an international authority on gold, making a comeback from the controversy that surrounded the organisation.
The state government will take tighter control of the Perth Mint, bringing its operator Gold Corporation further in-house in a move celebrated by the state's largest producer.
Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston has been accused of mansplaining in a fiery sparring match with federal Liberal senators Dean Smith and Linda Reynolds during a Perth Mint probe.
Perth Mint's ex-leaders failed to grasp their obligation to taxpayers as the organisation made forays into “risky” products and overseas markets, according to the state's auditor general.
Sam Walsh has used his platform as the chair of the Gold Corporation to address the tarnished reputation of the Perth Mint amid investigations into the embattled refinery.
Australia's financial investigations watchdog has remained tight-lipped about the decision to investigate Perth Mint during a federal hearing into its probe of the scandal-plagued organisation
The state's biggest gold miner Northern Star Resources has backed the embattled Perth Mint, which is currently subject to a strategic review, to stay in state government hands.
A cohort of Western Australian senators kicked off a federal probe into the Perth Mint in Canberra on Thursday, with 10 public servants pulled in to field questions.
The Perth Mint will be subject to another investigation following a push by WA Senator Dean Smith, as the state government brings on Ad Astra Corporate Advisory to consult on the organisation's future.
As regulators scrutinise Perth Mint and the state government reviews its ownership, the business has continued to lose market share to rival ABC Refinery.
Bellevue Gold has inked a deal to refine its gold with independent ABC Refinery alongside an agreement with Zenith Energy to build a hybrid power station at its namesake project.
Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss The Perth Mint, the Reserve Bank of Australia review, Town of Cambridge, Essential Metals, and possible changes to the federal petroleum tax.
Jordan Murray speaks with senior journalist Matt Mckenzie about how troubles facing Modco Residential highlight broader issues facing the building industry.
The Perth Mint has kept its spot on the London Bullion Market Association's ‘good delivery' list following an investigation launched into the organisation's historical conduct.
The opposition has bypassed the state government and today written directly to the prime minister to formally outline its request for a royal commission into The Perth Mint.
Perth Mint chairman Sam Walsh and mines minister Bill Johnston have fronted media for the first time since a standards breach embroiled the state's mint in another public spectacle this month.
Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the latest on The Perth Mint, Clive Palmer and Reserve Bank of Australia, and preview next fortnight's edition of Business News.
A spokesperson for Perth Mint says it will work openly and transparently in response to an investigation launched by the London Bullion Metals Exchange over standards breaches.
Senior editor Mark Beyer discusses why record levels of investment in waste treatment projects may not be enough to repair WA's flagging recycling efforts.
Premier Mark McGowan says he only became aware that the Perth Mint's biggest client had raised concerns about the quality of gold it had been sold by the state-owned organisation on Monday night.
Perth Mint chief executive Jason Waters has admitted that at least ‘some' parts of the gold sold to the Shanghai Gold Exchange breached specifications, in response to the latest scandal facing the organisation.
Political editor Gary Adshead talks about his recent conversation with Justin Parker, the convicted businessman central to the Perth Mint's ongoing governance saga.
