Giant gold bar made in WA sets world record
Perth Mint in Western Australia produced a 521.2-kilogram gold bar that set the Guinness World Records title for the world's largest, surpassing Dubai's previous 300-kilogram record. The bar achieved 99.999 percent purity, a rarity in gold refinement, using more than 35 specialists over three days. Worth over $100 million in metal value alone, it showcases Australia's gold industry capabilities.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 00:22 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 00:30 UTC
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