With only half a trading day remaining this week, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has risen by 0.6% since last Friday’s close, thanks to five standout ASX 200 stocks that have significantly contributed to this uptick.

There is a noticeable trend among this week's top gainers: a golden trend.

After breaking through the pivotal US$4,000 per ounce level last week, gold prices continued to surge this week.

Last Friday, gold was trading at US$4,017 per ounce. As of this morning's trade, the price per ounce hit US$4,378, marking an impressive 9.0% rise for the week.

Looking at a broader timeframe, bullion has jumped an extraordinary 64% over the past year, according to Bloomberg data.

Here's a summary of what transpired in the markets this week.

ASX 200 Stocks Climbing This Week

The first gold miner soaring this week is EMERALD RESOURCES NL .

Shares of this ASX 200 stock closed last Friday at $5.02. By early afternoon today, they were trading at $5.52 each, showing a 10.0% increase for the week. Year-to-date, Emerald Resources shares have surged by 68.8% in 2025.

There has been no fresh price-sensitive news from Emerald Resources this week, with the upward momentum likely driven by the escalating gold price.

The second top-performing ASX 200 stock this week is Vault Minerals Ltd (ASX: VAU).

Vault Minerals shares closed last week at 69 cents and are currently at 79 cents each, reflecting a 14.5% weekly gain. Year-to-date, the share price has soared by 134.9%.

Of the top five gainers, Vault was the only one to announce price-sensitive news this week.

On Wednesday, the gold miner disclosed a 6.5-for-1 share consolidation proposal.

According to reports, Vault Minerals’ board seeks shareholder approval for this significant consolidation to streamline its register and align with peers in the ASX 200. Management believes this move will address issues related to a low share price and help reduce daily trading volatility.

Benefiting from the Soaring Gold Prices

REGIS RESOURCES LTD shares are also shining bright as gold fever grips the market.

Regis Resources closed last week at $5.69 and are now trading at $6.42 each, marking a 12.8% increase for the week. Year-to-date, the share price has surged by 148.9%.

Additionally, NEWMONT CORP-CDI is enjoying the benefits of rising gold prices.

Newmont shares closed last week at $129.25 and are currently at $150.73, representing a 16.6% increase for the week. So far this year, Newmont shares have climbed by 149.6%.

The fifth ASX 200 stock outperforming this week is Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD).

Genesis Minerals shares closed last Friday at $5.85. At present, shares are trading at $6.85 each, reflecting a 17.1% increase for the week.

Year-to-date, shares in this Australian gold stock have surged by 176.0%.