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Gold Price Projects Continue to Climb Amid Labor Data Revision and Miner Expansion

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The gold price remains on an upward momentum, with analysts forecasting a potential $4,000 per ounce price by year-end, according to Fidelity. Gold mining majors are expecting bumper profits as gold's prices and volumes surge, leading to a significant gain in gold miners' shares on the TSX. Retail investors are taking notice, with several junior miners like RUA GOLD Inc. (TSXV: RUA) (OTCQB: NZAUF), Dundee Precious Metals (TSX: DPM) (OTCPK: DPMLF), and Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE-American: GORO) experiencing significant gains.

Key Takeaways:

  • The gold price is expected to hit $3,500 in the next three months, with Fidelity projecting a potential $4,000 per ounce price by year-end.
  • Gold mining majors are expecting bumper profits due to the surge in gold prices and volumes.
  • Retail investors are taking notice, with several junior miners experiencing significant gains on the TSX.
  • RUA GOLD Inc. has announced a major expansion to its Reefton drill campaign, targeting over 4,000 metres of new drilling at Auld Creek to grow the gold-antimony resource above 300,000 ounces by year-end.
  • The Reefton Goldfield is a historically prolific district that produced more than 2 million ounces at grades up to 50 g/t, with RUA GOLD now controlling 120,000 hectares (roughly 95%) in the area.
  • The company has confirmed multiple stacked mineralized shoots at Auld Creek, including a standout intercept of 2.1 m at 64 g/t AuEq (5.5 g/t gold and 13.1% antimony).
  • New Zealand has formally designated antimony as a critical mineral, adding further significance to RUA GOLD's dual-commodity profile at Auld Creek.
  • Antimony prices have surged past US$50,000 per tonne in 2025 following China's export restrictions.
  • RUA GOLD is advancing its Alexander River project, which hosts 1.2 km of outcropping mineralization and returned historical production of 41,000 oz at 26 g/t.
  • The company is also exploring targets at Caledonia and other regional zones.

Statistics:

  • The gold price is forecast to hit $3,500 in the next three months.
  • Fidelity is projecting a potential $4,000 per ounce price by year-end.
  • RUA GOLD has announced a major expansion to its Reefton drill campaign, targeting over 4,000 metres of new drilling at Auld Creek.
  • The Reefton Goldfield produced more than 2 million ounces at grades up to 50 g/t.
  • RUA GOLD now controls 120,000 hectares (roughly 95%) in the area.
  • Antimony prices have surged past US$50,000 per tonne in 2025.
  • RUA GOLD has $14 million in cash in its treasury.

Sources:

  • Reuters
  • Equity Insider News Commentary
  • NewsRx LLC
  • RUA GOLD Inc.
  • Dundee Precious Metals
  • Gold Resource Corporation
  • Nova Minerals Limited
  • Cerrado Gold Inc.

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