❓ Hon James Hayward questions the Minister regarding the decision-making process behind Gold Corporation's gold purity standards, specifically seeking clarification on who initiated the 2021 change and requesting access to relevant documentation. The Minister's answer states the decision was made by Gold Corporation.
AnsweredQoN 410Legislative Council
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GOLD CORPORATION — GOLD BAR CONTENT
410. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum:
I refer to the answers provided to
recent questions regarding Gold Corporation.
(1) Can the
minister clarify who made the 2021 decision to revert to refining practices
that ensure a minimum average gold purity of
99.996 per cent, noting that in the answer to question without notice 316 the
minister advised that it was not a commercial decision taken by Gold
Corporation?
(2) Will the minister direct Gold Corporation to
furnish him with board minutes and any other documents or records that
provide the answer to this parliamentary question, as required by section 6
part 7 of the Gold Corporation Act 1987; and if not, why not?
410. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum:
I refer to the answers provided to
recent questions regarding Gold Corporation.
(1) Can the
minister clarify who made the 2021 decision to revert to refining practices
that ensure a minimum average gold purity of
99.996 per cent, noting that in the answer to question without notice 316 the
minister advised that it was not a commercial decision taken by Gold
Corporation?
(2) Will the minister direct Gold Corporation to
furnish him with board minutes and any other documents or records that
provide the answer to this parliamentary question, as required by section 6
part 7 of the Gold Corporation Act 1987; and if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
(1) The 2021
decision was made by Gold Corporation.
(2) See part
(1).
decision was made by Gold Corporation.
(2) See part
(1).
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