Zhaojin Mining Industry (01818.HK) saw its stock price soar by 5.07% during intraday trading on Tuesday, outperforming the broader rally in Hong Kong-listed gold stocks. The significant uptick in Zhaojin Mining's shares comes as part of a sector-wide surge in gold-related equities.

The gold sector witnessed a notable upswing, with several companies posting substantial gains. China Gold International Resources led the pack with a 6% increase, while Lingbao Gold followed with a 4% rise. Shandong Gold matched Zhaojin Mining's earlier reported 3% gain, and other players such as Tongguan Gold, Zijin Mining, and Chifeng Gold also saw positive movements ranging from 1% to 2%.

While specific reasons for the gold stock rally were not provided in the available news, such movements are often influenced by factors like changes in gold prices, geopolitical tensions, or shifts in investor sentiment towards safe-haven assets. Investors and market watchers will likely be keeping a close eye on global economic indicators and precious metal prices for further clues on the sector's performance.