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The source delves into the Bre-X mining scandal, a case of widespread fraud involving the deliberate manipulation of gold core samples taken from a site in Borneo. The source explains how geologist Michael de Guzman "salted" the samples with external gold to inflate the apparent gold content, then falsified the existence of second core samples to prevent independent verification of his claims. The source further examines the role of various entities involved, including assay labs, investment firms, and engineering companies, highlighting instances where a lack of professional skepticism and independent oversight allowed the fraud to persist for years. P. Geo. Ricardo A Valls, M. Sc. and Geo Gadfly Valls Geoconsultant ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0914 Scopus Author ID: 7003369619/35335510700 ResearcherID: S-6604-2018 If you like this content, please "buy me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldendroplets