Core Insights - The gold market in 2025 is characterized by unprecedented demand and price surges, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior and local industry transformation in Guizhou [1][7]. Market Dynamics - Gold prices have reached historical highs, with retail prices at 1353 yuan per gram, leading to a decline in new jewelry purchases but an increase in gold bar exchanges [2][9]. - National gold consumption in the first three quarters of 2025 was 682.73 tons, a 7.95% year-on-year decrease, while gold bar and coin consumption rose by 24.55% to 352.116 tons, indicating a shift towards investment demand [2][9]. Consumer Behavior - Consumers are increasingly opting for smaller, more affordable gold items for special occasions, reflecting a change in purchasing priorities due to high prices [2][11]. - The trend of "lightweight consumption" is emerging, with younger consumers favoring high-design, lower-weight products, as seen in platforms like Xiaohongshu [9][12]. Investment Trends - Investment demand is driving market changes, with a 164.03% year-on-year increase in domestic gold ETF holdings, highlighting a strong shift towards investment over consumption [9]. - The price volatility of gold has led to cautious investment strategies among consumers, with some opting for gold funds despite the risks associated with price fluctuations [4][6]. Global Influences - The surge in gold prices is attributed to geopolitical tensions, a global central bank gold-buying spree, and adjustments in U.S. Federal Reserve policies, reinforcing gold's status as a safe-haven asset [7][9]. - The global central bank gold purchases increased from 450 tons in 2021 to 1089 tons in 2024, significantly impacting demand [7]. Local Industry Response - The high gold prices are benefiting local mining companies, with a reported 20% increase in gold production in the first three quarters of 2025 [15]. - Local artisans are adapting to market pressures by innovating in product design and focusing on cultural experiences, transitioning from selling products to offering immersive experiences [12][14]. Future Outlook - The gold and silver industries in Guizhou are expected to evolve towards high-value cultural products and tourism integration, leveraging local characteristics to enhance market positioning [17]. - The balance between investment enthusiasm and consumer spending will be crucial for the sustainable development of the local gold market [17].

Expanded Treasure Island to over 90km of strike length through the acquisition of 113 additional mineral claims along the Valentine Lake Fault ZoneAdvanced the 50,000m drill program with two active rigs, early visual mineralization at Moosehead, and initial testing of regional geophysical targetsEpisode 2 of Pirate Gold Treasure Hunters now airing: https://youtu.be/JCqFsiE_9EoSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2025) - Pirate Gold Corp. (TSXV: YARR) (OTCQB: SICNF) ("Pirate ...

Recent drilling at the Santiago Deposit has successfully extended high-grade gold mineralization by more than 100 metres along strike toward the west, in the direction of the producing Perdido vein, located approximately 600 metres away (See Figure 1). These results, together with ongoing underground drilling at Perdido, support Luca's interpretation that the Santiago and Perdido veins may represent a single, continuous mineralized structure. Current drilling is designed to test the projected strike extensi ...

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2025) - North Peak Resources Ltd. (TSXV: NPR) (OTCQB: NPRLF) (the "Company" or "North Peak") announces assay results from a systematic aircore drill program across the historic waste rock pile that sits in front of the Diamond Mine portal at its Prospect Mountain Mine complex (the "Property").North Peak undertook an 11-hole aircore drill program on the waste rock pile to better characterize the grade distribution. Although there were a number of historical m ...

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / Roxmore Resources Inc. (formerly, Axcap Ventures Inc.) (CSE:RM)(OTCQX:GARLF) ("Roxmore") is pleased to announce that its common shares have begun trading today on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbol 'GARLF'. U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com. Upgrading to the OTCQX Market is an important step for companies seeking to provide transparent trading for their U.S. investor ...

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES WHITE ROCK, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / Athena Gold Corporation (CSE:ATHA)(OTCQB:AHNRF) ("Athena Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases of November 17, November 24, December 9, and December 15, 2025, the Company has closed the third and final tranche of its priv ...

New Canadian gold producer Hemlo Mining has achieved a key milestone with the completion of its first gold pour at the Hemlo gold mine in Ontario. The company was acquired from Barrick Mining in November 2025. The first gold produced at the mine is estimated at around 6,704oz, one of the largest single pours at the site this year, demonstrating uninterrupted operations during the change in ownership. According to the company, plant performance, throughput and metallurgical recoveries are all tracking i ...

ST HELIER, Jersey, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 1, 2025 Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia” or “the Company”) (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM and VFEX: CMCL) issued an announcement regarding proposed changes to the royalty and tax regimes, as they apply to gold miners, in the Republic of Zimbabwe’s 2026 National Budget. The proposed changes related inter alia to royalties and tax deductibility of capital expenditure. Caledonia notes that, on December 17, 2025, the Zimbabwe Minister of Finance ...

Core Viewpoint - Alkane Resources Limited has announced promising exploration results from the Storheden Deposit at its Björkdal Operation in Sweden, indicating significant potential for resource expansion and higher-grade ore production [1][4]. Exploration Results - The depth drilling at the Storheden Deposit has revealed gold-bearing quartz veins intercepted to a depth of 464 meters, more than doubling the previously tested depth of 200 meters [6]. - The drilling campaigns have extended the strike length of known mineralization to over 2.7 kilometers, with no indications of diminishing grade at depth [6]. - Significant assay results include 142.0 g/t gold over 0.60 meters and 34.3 g/t gold over 1.6 meters, showcasing the high-grade potential of the deposit [6][18][19]. Historical Context - The Björkdal deposit was discovered in 1983, with mining operations commencing in 1988. The mine has produced approximately 1.66 million ounces of gold since then [5][7]. - The current Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources at Björkdal are estimated at 20.35 million tonnes grading 2.14 g/t gold as of June 30, 2025 [6][7]. Future Plans - Alkane plans to recommence drilling in January 2026 to further define resources at Storheden and assess the potential for mining [27][28]. - The company will also continue exploration in the Eastern Extension area and the North extension of the Björkdal deposit, which shows no signs of diminishing gold endowment [29].

Core Viewpoint - The refurbishment of the Lone Tree Plant is a significant step in i-80 Gold's strategy to transition from toll-milling to an owner-operator processing model, which is expected to enhance margins and free cash flow generation [1][3]. Development Plan - The refurbishment is part of a broader development plan aimed at establishing i-80 Gold as a mid-tier gold producer [1]. - The capital cost estimate for the refurbishment is $430 million, which includes $412 million for direct and indirect costs and $18 million for capital spares [4][17]. Engineering and Technical Aspects - The engineering study conducted by Hatch Ltd. confirms that the refurbishment will involve standard upgrades to improve operational efficiency with low execution risk [3]. - Approximately 30% of detailed engineering is complete, providing improved accuracy in capital cost estimates [3]. - The plant will have a nameplate capacity of 2,268 tonnes per day, processing both refractory and non-refractory materials [4][13]. Financial Projections - The transition to an owner-operated model is projected to reduce processing costs to about one-third, increasing margins by approximately $1,000 to $1,500 per ounce of gold [4][19]. - A potential payback period for the refurbishment is estimated at 12 to 24 months, depending on the grade processed and gold prices [4]. Timeline and Next Steps - Early works have commenced, and construction activities are expected to begin in the second half of 2026, with commissioning anticipated by the end of 2027 [4][22][23]. - The company aims to complete its recapitalization plan by the end of the second quarter of 2026 or earlier [1][19]. Environmental and Compliance Considerations - The refurbishment will include upgrades to meet new environmental compliance standards, such as a new mercury abatement circuit and a tailings filtration system [6][9]. - The company is on track to complete engineering designs for construction and environmental permits by the fourth quarter of 2025, with applications to be submitted in the first quarter of 2026 [20][22]. Company Background - i-80 Gold is focused on building a mid-tier gold producer in Nevada, leveraging its existing infrastructure and strategic asset portfolio [30]. - The Lone Tree property, acquired from Nevada Gold Mines in October 2021, includes significant existing infrastructure and has a history of production [24][30].