Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2026-01-14 14:51Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in gold and silver prices has led to increased activity among listed companies in the precious metals sector, with some opting to liquidate their holdings for profit while others are actively seeking acquisition opportunities in the industry [1][2][3]. Group 1: Company Actions - Guangzhou-based property management company Qifu Life Service has sold 280,000 ounces of unallocated silver bars for approximately 162 million yuan, with total proceeds from recent sales reaching 247 million yuan [2]. - Zhejiang Mining Co. plans to acquire 100% of Alaigyr Company, which holds a lead-silver mine in Kazakhstan, for approximately 3.5 billion tenge (about 4.88 million yuan) [3]. - Hunan Gold is planning to issue shares to acquire assets from Hunan Gold Tianyue Mining Co. and Hunan Zhongnan Gold Smelting Co., focusing on gold mining operations [3]. - Shengda Resources intends to purchase a 55% stake in Guangxi Laibin Jinshi Mining Co. for 269.5 million yuan, which will make it a subsidiary [4]. - CMOC Limited, a subsidiary of Luoyang Molybdenum, is set to acquire 100% of EQX's holdings in LatAm and LGC for 1.015 billion USD, gaining rights to several gold mines [4]. Group 2: Market Trends - Gold prices have reached historical highs, with spot gold peaking at 4,641.853 USD per ounce, while silver prices have also surged, with spot silver hitting 92.211 USD per ounce [1][6][8]. - The Shanghai Gold Exchange's Au99.99 contract has seen a price increase of over 6% since the beginning of 2026, following a nearly 60% rise in 2025 [6]. - Silver prices have experienced a significant increase, with a maximum rise of over 27% in less than ten trading days in 2026 [8]. - Analysts predict that the bullish trend in precious metals will continue due to geopolitical risks, physical market shortages, and uncertainties surrounding the Federal Reserve's independence [10].