Mining Sector Transformed as Gold Prices Exceed $3,600 Per Ounce in 2025

In September 2025, gold prices soared to unprecedented levels, exceeding $3,600 per ounce, marking a transformative moment for the mining sector. This surge has prompted a re-evaluation of mining stocks, which have experienced an astonishing 80% rise in earnings estimates through 2025. The remarkable performance is attributed largely to mining companies' strict cost management and substantial profit margins during this historic market shift.

Central demand for gold is projected to remain robust, with estimates suggesting a quarterly demand of around 710 tonnes. Industry analysts believe this gold rally is distinct from past cycles due to the current disciplined approach that mining firms are adopting, which has enabled them to maintain high profit margins despite the fluctuating prices of metals.

Among the frontrunners in this thriving environment is RUA GOLD Inc. (TSXV RUA) (OTCQB NZAUF), which recently reported outstanding high-grade results from its Auld Creek project. Notable intercepts included 17 meters at 9.8 grams per tonne (g/t) of gold equivalent (AuEq), indicating a significant extension of their existing resources. As the company ramps up its exploration efforts, expectations are high for more substantial growth in the resource base by the end of the year.

RUA GOLD's recent regional discoveries are notable as well—over 30 kilometers south of Reefton, rock samples returned impressive grade values of 14 g/t gold. With two active drill rigs and plans to expand its Reefton drill campaign further, RUA GOLD aims to surpass 300,000 ounces in its gold-antimony resource.

CEO Robert Eckford expressed enthusiasm about the recent drill results, stating, "These findings have greatly expanded the project's scale and potential, confirming our strategic direction toward growing our resource base". The Reefton Goldfield, where RUA GOLD holds approximately 95% of the land at 120,000 hectares, has a prolific history, yielding over two million ounces of gold at grades reaching up to 50 g/t.

The company remains well-capitalized with $14 million in its treasury, allowing it to execute its ambitious exploration plans in New Zealand. Furthermore, antimony, a significant by-product of the gold mining process, has gained traction as a critical mineral, underscoring the dual-commodity advantage RUA GOLD has with its Auld Creek project.

Ongoing pressure on antimony supply, driven in part by China's export restrictions, has pushed its prices to a remarkable $50,000 per tonne in 2025. RUA GOLD is well-positioned to benefit from this trend, with surface samples showing over 40% Sb and drill holes exceeding grades of 8% – a rarity at this stage of development.

The excitement doesn't end there. At Alexander River, modeling is proceeding on a previously inferred resource of 130,000 oz at 4.1 g/t. Additionally, RUA GOLD is gearing up to drill the Glamorgan project on the North Island, identified for its incredible potential, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the gold mining sector.

Industry peers are also making headlines as Tudor Gold Corp. (TSXV TUD) has successfully increased its ownership in the Treaty Creek Project, while Orosur Mining Inc. (TSXV OMI) continues to produce stellar results at its Pepas Prospect. On the other hand, Founders Metals Inc. (TSXV FDR) and Banyan Gold Corp. (TSXV BYN) are returning impressive drilling results from their respective projects, indicating a wave of positive momentum across the mining sector as gold gains prominence in investors' portfolios.

All of these developments point to a shifting landscape in the mining sector, driven primarily by the remarkable performance of gold. With forecasts suggesting that prices may average $3,675 per ounce by late 2025 and potentially reach $4,000 by mid-2026, the market is poised for a significant boom. Both investors and companies are closely monitoring the trends, as more innovations and discoveries continue to unfold in this dynamic and promising market.

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