黄金“狂飙”，两个东部县城没有对手

Core Viewpoint - Resource-based cities in China, such as Jinchang and Yichun, are at a crossroads, leveraging new industries like new energy and materials to reshape their economic futures, particularly through the development of strategic mineral resources like copper and lithium [2] Group 1: Gold Industry Overview - International spot gold prices have reached a new high of over $3,650 per ounce, surpassing the inflation-adjusted historical peak from January 1980 [4] - China remains the world's largest gold producer, with a projected output of 377 tons in 2024, maintaining its position for 18 consecutive years [4][5] - Shandong province leads in gold production, contributing approximately 50% of the national output, with Yantai city being a significant contributor [7][8] Group 2: Key Gold-Producing Regions - The top gold-producing provinces in China include Shandong, Henan, and Gansu, with respective outputs of 186.07 tons, 93.88 tons, and 66.17 tons [5] - The counties of Laizhou and Zhaoyuan in Shandong are pivotal, accounting for 90% of Yantai's gold production and ranking among the top gold-producing counties in the country [13][15] Group 3: Economic Impact and Future Strategies - The gold industry in Yantai achieved a revenue of 2,443.3 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 26.5% [12] - Zhaoyuan and Laizhou are focusing on enhancing their industrial ecosystems by expanding into high-value-added processing and creative design, aiming to transform into modern industrial cities [21] - The local government is promoting a strategy to integrate new industries alongside traditional gold production, targeting a GDP of over 1 trillion yuan by 2026 [21]