Chinese imports of gold in the latest customs data surged 18% YoY, signaling robust physical demand. Such trends often serve as anchor points for strategic precious metal investing decisions. Enhanced operational efficiency and new ore sources position the company for sustainable production growth, cost reductions, and improved margins. Supportive market dynamics, ongoing resource expansion, and a strong balance sheet enable strategic growth, asset diversification, and future revenue stability. “Gold does not generate cash flow. It does not have a yield. It does not pay interest. It does not pay a dividend. Sure, the price might spike during market panics. But that is sentiment-driven, and does not reflect a business creating value. Bonds have a job to do. Stocks have a job to do. What does gold have to do? It just sits. If you’re trying to build a portfolio over decades to provide compounding growth to reach a financial finish line, a static asset with zero income generation will not take you there. Macro models from leading research desks forecast gold averaging $2,080/oz in Q2, assuming Fed rate cuts by September. If realized, precious metal investing could see fresh capital inflows from defensive reallocations.