Gold Miners Eschew Hedging to Lap Up Sky-High Prices - WSJ
High gold prices suggest heightened profitability for unhedged Australian miners, positively impacting stock prices.
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High gold prices suggest heightened profitability for unhedged Australian miners, positively impacting stock prices.
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Gold prices surpassed $3,500/oz, hitting record highs. Miners avoid hedging due to past revenue losses in the 2000s. Gold-mining margins are at a 50-year high, reflecting profitability. Hedging remains limited, with producers preferring unhedged positions. Market analysts predict potential price declines in upcoming years.
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