💰 Investing in gold!
In times of global uncertainty, history often repeats itself. Gold, the traditional store of value, is regaining strength. And it's no wonder - the combination of inflation, geopolitical tensions and aggressive buying by central banks creates the ideal environment for its price to rise. Spot gold has recently shot above the $3,000/ounce mark.

📊 According to Fortune Business Insights, the global gold market is set to grow from US$291 billion this year to nearly US$458 billion by 2032, equivalent to a year-on-year increase 5,8 %.

How are the miners' stocks doing?

🔍 Kinross Gold $KGC: stability, growth and strong numbers
Kinross is one of the global mining players with a focus on gold and silver. It operates mines in Brazil (Paracatu), USA (Fort Knox, Manh Choh project in Alaska) and Mauritania (Tasiast). Mining diversification ensures stability even in times of geopolitical fluctuations.

In one year 2024 the company produced 2.13 million ounces of gold, with the actual Q4 yielded 501 thousand ounces. Despite rising cost pressures, the company has been able to optimise operations and keep costs at bay - higher gold grades in ore and efficient mining at the mines have been key Tasiast a Paracatu.

The result is record free cash flow of USD 1.34 billion, more than double the previous year. This enabled the company to reduce net debt by USD 1.4 billion, thereby significantly improving its financial position.

🚀 Investing in the future
The company also has the Great Bearproject in its portfolio . A preliminary economic study of this project shows annual production of half a million ounces at an extremely low cost (only 800 USD/ounce). If this project comes to fruition, it could become a key project with high profitability.

In addition, the company is committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, having successfully completed more than 15 energy conservation projects and has received awards from Canadian Council for America for its approach to ESG.

📈 Shares +114% over the past year and +30% year to date.
KGCstock is up more than 110 %, well ahead of the sector average of 46,85 %. This growth has undoubtedly been supported by the gold price and positive financial results.

📌 For the year 2025 Plans Kinross to mine 2 million ounces with cost guidance US$1,120 per ounce, which at current gold prices gives solid scope for further earnings growth and a potential dividend increase.

🌐 Gold as an opportunity
In today's environment, where inflation persists, monetary and tariff policy remains unclear and geopolitical pressures are mounting, gold is becoming not only a safe haven but also an opportunity for growth. Alongside ETFs and physical metal are "gold" shares are an interesting option.

🟡 What is your opinion on investing in gold? Do you have any precious metal miners in your portfolio?