下落不明！33吨金银精矿，被劫！

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the surge in precious metal prices amid global economic uncertainty, leading to increased criminal activities targeting gold and silver concentrates [1][6]. Group 1: Criminal Activities - A truck carrying 33 tons of gold and silver concentrates was hijacked in Mexico, with the truck recovered but the trailer still missing [2][5]. - The stolen precious metals belong to Grupo Minero Bacis, and the incident reflects a rise in highway robberies in Mexico, occurring approximately every 50 minutes [6]. Group 2: Precious Metal Prices - In the past two weeks, silver prices have risen significantly, with international silver futures surpassing $38 per ounce, marking a nearly 14-year high [3][6]. - Domestic silver prices have also increased, with spot T+D prices closing at 9028 yuan per kilogram on July 11, while gold prices remained stable, closing at 769.30 yuan per gram [6]. Group 3: Company Performance - Companies like Zhongjin Gold, Hunan Gold, and Western Gold have forecasted substantial profit increases for the first half of 2025, with Zhongjin Gold and Western Gold expecting over 50% growth [4][8]. - Hunan Gold anticipates a net profit of 613 million to 701 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 40% to 60% [8]. Group 4: Market Trends - Global gold ETFs saw an increase of $38 billion in the first half of the year, with central banks continuing to purchase gold, and China's gold reserves rising for the eighth consecutive month [9]. - Despite a positive outlook for gold, gold stock ETFs experienced a decline of over 2% in the past week, with major holdings like Zijin Mining and Shandong Gold dropping more than 5% [9].