Core Viewpoint - The current bull market for gold is expected to continue until the new technological revolution, represented by artificial intelligence, drives real interest rates higher [1][3]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Gold prices have seen the largest increase since 2018, driven by a restructuring of gold pricing logic, shifting from commodity attributes to financial asset safety attributes due to declining trust in the US dollar [2]. - Global central banks have purchased over 1,000 tons of gold annually from 2022 to 2024, indicating strong demand [2]. - If global central banks increase the proportion of gold in their foreign exchange reserves to 15%, the demand could reach 5,000 tons, significantly impacting gold prices [2]. Group 2: Supply Constraints - Gold exploration investments have declined in recent years, limiting the ability to increase gold supply in the short term [4]. - The average annual compound growth rate for mined gold over the past 15 years is only 1.6%, while recycled gold has a growth rate of 0.6% [4]. - The global mining exploration budget for 2024 is approximately $12.5 billion, with only $5.5 billion allocated for gold exploration, showing no signs of recovery [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook - High gold prices are making lower-grade mines profitable, which is expected to increase mining and exploration expenditures in the coming years [5]. - The next three to five years are anticipated to be a high-price window for gold, potentially allowing several leading Chinese gold mining companies to enter the top ten globally [5]. - Companies are advised to focus on quality project development, optimize their asset structures, and explore international capital platforms to promote internationalization [5].
黄金矿企认为金价仍有三到五年的高价窗口期