BUZZ - Gold mining stocks rise as gold prices edge higher

October 26 - ** Shares of US-listed gold mining companies rose in pre-market trading, following the increase in precious metal prices GOL/

** Spot gold XAU= climbed nearly 0.7% to $4,020.05 per ounce, after having touched the lowest point since mid-July during the previous trading session

** Gold prices edged higher (link) as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns, while investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week

** Leading gold miners Newmont NEM.N and Barrick Gold ABX.TO, B.N each rose 1.4%

** South African mining companies Gold Fields GFI.N, Harmony Gold HMY.N, AngloGold Ashanti AU.N, and Sibanye-Stillwater SBSW.N posted gains ranging from 2.8% to 3.2%

** Canadian mining company Agnico Eagle Mines AEM.TO, AEM.N rose 3.3%

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