$KGC

Barrick Mining and Kinross Gold returned significant cash to shareholders, cutting capital expenditure. Barrick returned $1.5B in Q2 2026, up 242% YoY, while Kinross returned over $600M in H1 2026 and bought back $1.1B in stock. Both companies are prioritizing shareholder returns over new mine development. RUA Gold reported a maiden resource estimate for its Auld Creek project, with a positive preliminary economic assessment showing an after-tax NPV of $42M and a 17% IRR. The project is in New Z

U.S.-listed gold miners rose in premarket trading as bullion prices rebounded 1.4% to $4,324.39/oz. Newmont and Barrick Gold each gained 1.2%, while Harmony Gold and Gold Fields rose 3.7% and 2.3%. The dollar softened, and oil prices retreated, supporting gold's rebound after the Fed's rate hike and hawkish stance.

Metals and mining stocks fell sharply as copper, gold, and silver prices dropped. Copper prices declined 5.3% after reports that the White House delayed copper tariffs. Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) fell 7%, Teck Resources (TECK) dropped 6%, and Southern Copper (SCCO) lost 6%. Gold and silver also saw significant declines, with gold down 1.6% and silver down 5.9%. The selloff follows a strong August rally for mining stocks.

Kinross Gold KGC reported $4.4B liquidity in Q2 2026, up from $3.9B, with $726.8M free cash flow. Strong liquidity supports growth projects and debt reduction. Peers Agnico Eagle AEM and Newmont NEM also reported strong liquidity and free cash flow.

The TSX rose 155.22 points to 35,940.95, led by mining stocks. Endeavour Silver (+5%), Kinross Gold (+1.9%), and Barrick Gold (+1.8%) gained. Gildan Activewear climbed 2.4%. The Canadian dollar fell to 72.24 cents. The BoC kept rates at 2.25%. U.S. markets also rose, with the Dow up 294.52 points.

Kinross Gold (KGC) reported $4.4B liquidity in Q2 2026, up from $3.9B last quarter, with $726.8M free cash flow. Growth projects and debt reduction are supported by strong financials. Peers Agnico Eagle (AEM) and Newmont (NEM) also reported strong liquidity and cash flow. KGC shares up 43% year-over-year, trading at a discount to industry average.

Kinross Gold (KGC) stock rose 10.7% on Wednesday following a 3% increase in gold prices, driven by a weakening U.S. dollar. The Wall Street Journal attributed the gold price surge to dollar devaluation fears. The U.S. Treasury's bond repurchases may impact gold's trajectory, with inflation hedging and stock market dynamics in play.

Kinross Gold (KGC) rose 10.6% today, driven by a rebound in gold prices and strong Q2 2026 results. The company reported adjusted EPS of $0.71, $727M in free cash flow, and $520M in share repurchases year-to-date. Analysts' median price target is $38.0. Institutional investors showed mixed activity.

Gold mining stocks declined Tuesday as spot gold prices fell 1% to $4,369.82 per ounce, driven by rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns. Barrick Mining (ABX) dropped 1.1%, Newmont (NEM) fell 2.8%, and other major gold miners also saw declines. Rising oil prices and a steepening yield curve contributed to the weakness in gold prices, according to Peter Grant of Zaner Metals.

Kestrel Gold Inc. (TSXV:KGC) provided an exploration update for its 100% owned QCM Property in B.C., where Centerra Gold (TSX:CG, NYSE:CGAU) is running an option earn-in program. Kestrel reported 2026 Q2 surface sampling and 2025 drilling. Main Zone drilling averaged 0.5 to 0.8 g/t Au over a 500 m by 180 m by 180 m zone; 14 Vein averaged 0.4 to 0.6 g/t. Assays from 2026 Phase 1 sampling are expected in late August 2026.