Group 1 - Gold prices have reached $3,400 per ounce, marking a five-week high, influenced by expectations of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September [1] - Several gold mining companies reported strong mid-year earnings, with Zijin Mining's net profit reaching 23.292 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 54.41% [1] - Chifeng Jilong Gold's net profit for the first half of the year was 1.107 billion yuan, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 55.79% [1] - Zhaojin Mining's net profit surged to 1.440 billion yuan, reflecting a dramatic increase of 160.44% year-on-year [1] Group 2 - Gold stocks collectively rose, with China Gold International increasing by 4.97% to 105.7 HKD, Chifeng Jilong Gold up by 4.38% to 25.76 HKD, Zhaojin Mining rising by 4.42% to 24.1 HKD, and Lingbao Gold increasing by 4.15% to 12.8 HKD [2]