China held an expert seminar for China's gold industry, calling for a new round of exploration breakthroughs

China's call for a new round of exploration breakthroughs in its gold industry signals an intent to bolster domestic production amid rising global demand for gold.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 Feb 2026, 08:06 UTCOn the live feed at 07:46 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This could impact supply dynamics, potentially influencing prices and trade flows, especially if it leads to significant discoveries or advances in extraction technology. Traders should watch for related market movements in gold futures and mining equities as this unfolds.

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