Hong Kong precious metals stocks rose in early trade: Tongguan Gold (00340.HK)
up more than 6%, China Gold International (02099.HK) up about 4%, Lingbao Gold
(03330.HK) up over 3%, while Zijin Mining (02899.HK), Zijin Gold International
(02259.HK) and Zhaojin Mining (01818.HK) each rose more than 2.5%.