Chang Sha Wan Bao·2025-12-25 06:23Core Viewpoint - The global precious metals market has seen significant price increases in 2023, with gold and silver reaching historical highs, leading to a collective rise in A-share related stocks, particularly in the precious metals sector [1]. Group 1: Precious Metals Market Performance - The precious metals sector in A-shares consists of 12 stocks, with an average increase of over 90% year-to-date, and several stocks like Zhaojin Mining, Shengda Resources, and Western Gold have seen cumulative increases exceeding 100% [1]. - The World Gold Council reported that global gold demand reached 1,313 tons in Q3 2023, with a total value of $146 billion, marking the highest quarterly demand on record [1]. - Investment demand for gold surged to 537 tons in Q3 2023, a 47% year-on-year increase, accounting for 55% of total net demand for the quarter [1]. Group 2: Company-Specific Insights - Zhaojin Mining has experienced a cumulative increase of 247.61% this year, becoming the best-performing stock in the precious metals sector, with expectations of increased gold production in the next two years due to ongoing investments in the Watuokela gold mine [2]. - Hunan Gold, which specializes in gold and other non-ferrous metal mining and processing, reported a net profit of 1,028.8 million yuan for Q3 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 54.28% [2]. - Hunan Gold's stock price increased from 15.86 yuan per share at the beginning of the year to 21.62 yuan per share by December 24, reflecting a year-to-date increase of approximately 36% [2]. - Hunan Silver, which focuses on silver and other non-ferrous metal products, reported a net profit of 158.6 million yuan for Q3 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 28.44% [2]. - Hunan Silver's stock price rose from 3.42 yuan per share at the start of the year to 6.75 yuan per share by December 24, indicating a year-to-date increase of about 98% [3].