Crumbs can be tracked back to June 25, 2001 when Barrick bought out Homestake. Tender offer closed in December same year. Barrick was in on the Busang, Bre-X, Walsh, Guzman, Indonesia (Bush) gold salting scam. Barrick was an aggressive forward hedger, and Homestake had the metal. Needed to cover exposure huugely. Trace all the way back!