5. Waiting for Michael
The dream is collapsing and there’s to be a showdown at the gold exploration site. But the key geologist is missing. Where is Michael de Guzman?
On the ground at the Busang exploration site, the dream is collapsing and Bre-X geologist Michael de Guzman is needed for some major questioning. But where is he? As the hours tick by and he fails to arrive at Bre-X's site, news of a tragedy spreads. Those involved in the gold discovery need to get out of Indonesia and fast.
Since this episode was recorded, John McBeth has sadly passed away. We are very grateful for his contribution to this story.
Please note, this episode deals with upsetting scenes including suicide and contains some graphic details.
The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam was first published in May 2024.
The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam is made by BBC Scotland Productions for the BBC World Service and CBC
Presenter: Suzanne Wilton
Lead Producer: Kate Bissell
Producers: Anna Miles and Mark Rickards
Research: Tom Hinckley
Story consultant: Jack Kibble-White
Music and Sound design: Hannis Brown
Additional Sound Design + Audio Mix: Joel Cox
Executive Editor: Heather Kane-Darling
CBC Senior Producers: Veronica Simmonds and Willow Smith
CBC Executive Producers: Chris Oke and Cesil Fernandes
BBC Commissioning Senior Producer: Anne Dixey
BBC Commissioning Editor: Jon Manel
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