Group 1 - The Hong Kong gold stocks experienced a collective decline, with China Gold International dropping nearly 8% and Zijin Gold International falling close to 7% [1][2] - Spot gold prices fell below $4900 per ounce, decreasing by 1.43%, while spot silver dropped below $79 per ounce, plummeting by 11% [1] - Analysts predict that the average gold price for this year is expected to reach a historical high, while the average silver price is also revised upward but faces high volatility risks [1] Group 2 - The main silver futures contract in Shanghai saw a significant drop of 8%, currently reported at 20870 yuan per kilogram [1] - The decline in silver prices is anticipated to be more severe due to a decrease in demand, leading to potentially more drastic corrections [1] - The following companies reported notable declines in stock prices: China Gold International (-7.75%), Zijin Gold International (-6.68%), and Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (-6.42%) [2]