The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam 4. Prospector of the year
Jun 9, 2024
Exploring a billion-dollar gold mine dream shattered by shocking discoveries at an Indonesian site. Break-ins, missing samples, and suspicions lead to tense revelations at a mining industry convention. Intriguing story unraveling mysteries, secret deals, and escalating drama among investors.
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Mysterious Break-In
- Freeport geologists' hotel room was mysteriously broken into, though nothing of value was stolen.
- They suspected Bre-X was searching for their due diligence plans.
Felderhoff's Question
- John Felderhoff asked Freeport geologists what they'd do if they drilled and found no gold.
- They laughed it off, assuming lab error, but later realized it was a suspicious question.
Missing Core
- Dave Potter found less core than expected, raising concerns.
- Bre-X claimed they ground it all for assaying due to gold's sensitivity, which was unusual.