Gold prices rose by 1%, and gold and silver mining stocks generally increased, with Barrick Gold rising over 3%
Spot gold rose by 1.0% during the day, reported at $2,650.98 per ounce.
Kintai Company rose by 5.27%, Hecla Mining rose by 3.99%, Coeur Mining rose by 3.85%, Harmony Gold Mining rose by 3.59%, Barrick Gold rose by 3.1%, and Pan American Silver rose by 3.04%