Hong Kong gold miners opened higher, with Zijin Gold International (02259.HK)
and Zijin Mining (02899.HK) up over 4%; peers Tongguan Gold (00340.HK), Chifeng
Gold (06693.HK), Lingbao Gold (03330.HK), Shandong Gold (01787.HK) and Zhaojin
Mining (01818.HK) also rising.