2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2026-01-28 05:21Group 1: Gold Price Surge - The spot gold price has surpassed $5,250 per ounce, reaching a high of $5,257.468 per ounce, with a year-to-date increase of over 21%, setting a new historical record [1] - The gold sector has seen a significant rise, with the gold sector index increasing by 3.88% and several companies, including Xiaocheng Technology and Hunan Gold, hitting the daily limit [1] Group 2: Mining Company Performance - Zhongjin Gold announced an expected net profit of 4.8 billion to 5.4 billion yuan for 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 41.76% to 59.48%, driven by improved profitability in gold mining [3] - Hunan Gold projected a net profit of 1.27 billion to 1.608 billion yuan for 2025, reflecting a growth of 50% to 90%, attributed to rising sales prices of gold and other products [3] - Zhaojin Gold expects a turnaround with a projected net profit of 122 million to 182 million yuan for 2025, compared to a loss of 127 million yuan in the previous year, due to improved main business performance and rising gold prices [3] Group 3: Industry Outlook - The international gold price has shown a strong performance, with an annual increase of nearly 70%, marking the largest annual increase since the 1979 oil crisis [4] - Predictions for gold prices remain optimistic, with Goldman Sachs raising its year-end forecast from $4,900 to $5,400 per ounce, driven by increased demand from private investors and central banks [6] - RBC Capital Markets suggests that gold has further upside potential, with a target price of $7,100 per ounce [8]