On July 21, Shandong Gold rose 3.21% in regular trading, trading at HKD 18.05 per share, with turnover of HKD 24.21 million.

On the news front, escalating Middle East tensions have driven geopolitical risk higher, while sustained central bank gold purchases provide structural floor support for bullion prices. Brokerage research reports indicate that gold stocks currently possess strong safety margins in both PE valuation and resource price comparisons, with the sector poised to benefit from a simultaneous recovery in earnings expectations and valuation levels.

Additionally, BlackRock recently increased its holding in Shandong Gold H shares to 6.49%, up from 5.38%, reflecting international institutional recognition of the company's long-term value. China's central bank also extended its gold-buying streak to 20 consecutive months, with reserves reaching 75.44 million ounces at end-June. Across the gold sector, peers including Zhaojin Mining rose 3.46%, Chifeng Gold rose 5.0%, China Gold International rose 2.6%, and Zijin Mining rose 1.99%.

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