Gold-related equities collectively strengthened during the late morning session, with Chifeng Gold (06693) climbing 7.55% to HK$43.88 at the time of writing, while SD Gold (01787) advanced 6.33% to HK$26.88.

Other notable performers included Lingbao Gold (03330), which rose 4.54% to HK$24.42, Zijin Gold International (02259) gaining 3.98% to HK$154.20, and China Gold International (02099) up 3.97% to HK$256.80.